Chapter 13. Design Operation

This chapter describes the following information about the design ope source overlay, a record layout, or a page layout.

ŸThe element types that you can define in an overlay, a record l layout

Ÿ

How

you

define the

elements

Ÿ

What

you

can define

with the elements

Element Types

You can

define six

elements types

in a

source overlay,

a record

l

 

layout.

In a page

layout, you can

also

place a record

layout as

a

Text

Text that is specified in an overlay,ABCDE is suchcalledas a text element. It c be placed at any specified position on the overlay. Text attributes specified to describe text characteristics such as font selection, highlighting by underline, overstrike, and/or color.

Line

A line element is any straight line that connects two points either ve horizontally. You can select the type of line, such as dotted, dash line width.

Box

 

A

box

 

element is

a

 

rectangle

that is defined by two

diagonally

opp

 

can

be

placed

anywhere

 

on

the overlay. You can select the shade

 

the

box,

the

type

 

of

box

line, either dotted, dashed, or solid,

 

may

define

text

inside

the

box. Optionally,

the

text

may

be

justif

 

Bar Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

bar

 

code

element

 

is

a

set

of bars and spaces of

various

widths

by

IPDS

printers

or

the

 

AFP

Utilities

for

AS/400. It

can be

placed

 

position

on the

overlay. You

can

specify

the

following:

bar

code

dat

 

be

placed;

type

of

bar

code;

and

optional

attributes

such

as siz

 

not

 

to

 

print

a

human-readable

 

interpretation (HRI), or

whether

or

not

 

check

digit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

page

segment

is

 

an

image

in

the AFP resource library. When

you

wa

a

page

 

segment

in

an overlay,

you must create the page

segment

usi

Resource

Management

Utility or

the

CRTPAGSEG

command. You

 

can

refer

to

 

page

segment

by

its

name

and

specify

a

print

position

to

define

it

You

can

include

the same page segment repeatedly in an overlay,

a

and

a

 

record

layout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Security is another critical attribute of the AS/400. With a sophisticated security model, it offers built-in user authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

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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