à

 

 

 

ð

 

 

 

 

Change Text Detail

 

Mark:

\Tðð1

Measurement method:

Row/Column

 

Type choices, press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

Character size:

 

 

 

 

 

Width

\DEFAULT

\DEFAULT, ð.1ð-99.99

 

Height

\DEFAULT

\DEFAULT, ð.1ð-99.99

 

F3=Exit

F4=Prompt

F5=Refresh F6=Change measurement method

Bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1ð=Edit numeric

F12=Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

ñ

 

 

á

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark

Shows

the

element mark. A

mark

is

either

a

system-assigned mark or

 

 

a

user assigned-name, and

is

the same

as

that shown on the di

 

 

A

mark is

six characters

long,

the

first

character is an

aster

 

 

the

last

character is

a

blank.

The

middle

four characters

are:

ŸFor a system-assigned mark, the middle four characters are o character for the element type followed by a three-digit s number. For text elements, the element type is T and the

sequence number is 001 to 999.

ŸFor a user-assigned name, the middle four characters are th characters specified as the value for the element name.

Measurement

Shows

the

measurement method

used

to

specify

position. You

can

method

change

this value

by

pressing

F6.

You

can

also

select

centimeter

 

inches for the measurement unit in the Define

Overlay

Specifica

 

display or in the Define PFD Specifications display by specifyi

 

measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

The

position

parameter consists of across and

 

down

values. These

 

values specify the horizontal and vertical position of the eleme

 

defined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text data

Specify

your

text

data

in

this

field. Text

data

can

be

up

 

length. If you need to enter or update text

data

that

is

mo

 

bytes

in

length,

you

have

to

define

it

as

multiple

text

elemen

 

For

a

record

layout of the printout format definition

(PFD

def

 

can

enter

a

database

field

name. For

example,

a

field

name

PRO

 

is specified

as

"&PRODCT."

You

can

see

the

list

of

fields

and

 

one

of

them

by

placing the

Textcursordatainpromptthe

and

pressing

 

 

 

 

the

F4

key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You

can also

specify

reserved

variable

data

 

in

a

record

layo

 

page layout,

and summary data in a page layout. See

Chapter 10,

 

“Work

with

PFD

Definitions”

on

page 139

for

more

information.

 

 

Note: You can enter only one line of text for a text element. multiple lines of text, use a box element or multiple text elements.

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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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