Field Name

Description

 

 

 

Output bin

Specifies

the

destination of the output on printers capable

 

output bins.

The

possible values are:

*DEVD The value specified in the Device description is used. *DEVD is the default.

output-bin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specify

the

output

bin

for the destination of the outp

 

 

values range from 1 through 65535.

Copies

Specifies the

number

of

copies

to be printed.

 

*PFD

The value that is specifiedthe Printout specifications

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

n

You can

specify

1

to

255.

Output queue

Specifies

the output queue to put the spooled file that

th

 

Utility

created.

 

 

 

Library

Specifies

the

library to locate

the output

queue. The possib

 

values

are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

*LIBL

The

library list is used to locate the output queue.

 

*CURLIB

The

current library for the job is used to locate

th

 

 

queue. If no library is

specified as

the current

lib

 

 

job,

QGPL

is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

library-name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specify

the

library

where the

output queue

resides.

Form

definition Specifies

the

form

definition

to

be used when printing the spo

 

 

created

by

the

Print

Format

Utility. The

possible values

are:

 

 

*DEVD

 

 

Specifies that the form definition specified in the d

 

 

 

 

 

description

should

be

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*INLINE

 

Specifies

that

the

Print

Format

Utility

should

create

 

 

 

 

 

inline

form

definition

to

be

used

 

when

printing

the dat

 

 

 

 

 

See

the

form

definition

help

text

for

additional

inform

 

 

Form

definition

name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specify the name of the

form

definition.

 

 

 

Library

The

 

possible

values

for

 

library

are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*LIBL

 

The

library

list

is

used

to

locate

the

form

definition.

 

 

*CURLIB

The current library for the job is used to locate th

 

 

 

 

definition. If

no

library

is specified as the current

 

 

 

 

the job, library QGPL is

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Specify the name of the library where the form defini

 

 

 

 

located.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You

can

choose

a

database file and a member

 

from

the

list. For

exam

 

the cursor tomemberthe prompt and press F4. The

Select

Database

File

Membe

 

display

appears:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

One of the key features of the AS/400 is its Integrated Operating Environment, which blends hardware and software resources seamlessly. This integration allows businesses to execute diverse workloads, ranging from traditional applications to modern web-based services, all on a single platform. The operating system, OS/400 (now IBM i), offers a rich set of APIs and tools for developers, simplifying application development and management.

Another standout characteristic of the AS/400 is its built-in database, DB2 for i. This powerful relational database management system allows for efficient data handling and provides advanced features such as support for SQL, XML, and JSON, making it easier for businesses to manage their data and integrate it with other systems. The database's tight integration with the operating system enables high performance and security.

In terms of scalability, the AS/400 can accommodate small businesses as well as large enterprises, with the ability to support hundreds of users simultaneously. Its architecture allows for easy upgrades in hardware, meaning that organizations can scale their systems without replacing the entire infrastructure.

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The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.
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