Defining Elements in the Screen View

In the screen view, you can design an overlay, a record layout, or entering the print image on the display. Because the print image is d the character display, while the actual image is printed on the All P

Addressable

(APA) printer, you can see only the

approximate image of t

the record

layout, or the page layout on the

display.

Layout

of the

Screen

View

The

screen

view

of the design display is shown:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

à

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design Overlay

 

 

 

Columns:

 

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ðð8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ðð9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ð1ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Define Text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Measurement method . . . . : Row/Column

 

 

 

 

Position . . . . . Across

 

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Text Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F3=Exit

 

F4=Detail

F6=Change measurement method

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F12=Cancel

F24=More keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The

following table

explains

each

field

in

the

above

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columns

This

field shows

you

 

the current image area that appears on the

 

 

display. IfMore...the message

appears

at

the right side of the

b

 

 

line

 

of

the

image

area,

you

may

move

from (scroll)

this area

 

 

another

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control

You

may

scroll

the

image area window by entering scrolling command

 

 

in

this

field

and

pressing

the

Enter

key.

 

 

 

 

 

When

designing

an

overlay,

you

may

also

invoke

the

AFP Workbench

 

 

Viewer

by

 

entering

 

the *VIEW command to see a simulated printo

 

 

the

 

overlay

 

being

 

designed. The AFP Workbench Viewer will not

 

 

 

display bar codes created with the Bar Code Object Content

 

 

Architecture

(BCOCA).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image area

The

image

area

is the upper part of the display. It show

 

 

approximate

print

image

of

an

overlay,

 

a record layout, or a p

 

 

layout. You

 

can

see

what

kind

of

element has

been

entered

and

 

 

in

the

image area

it

was

entered.

 

 

 

 

 

Key

entry

area

 

The

key

entry

area

is

the

 

lower part of the display. Thi

 

 

enter the parameters to define the elements. It appears only

 

 

define

or

change

an

element.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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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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