Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Character

The

data

specifiedHorizonin talheprompt is used for calculating the

 

 

spacing

horizontal

space that

 

the

characters

of

Text

data occupy

in

 

(Horizontal)

element.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

 

the

measurement

 

method is Row/Column, specify *CPI,

5.00,

 

 

 

 

10.00,

12.00,

13.30,

15.00,

16.70,

18.00,

or

20.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

 

the

measurement

 

method is Inch, specify *CPI or

the

value

 

 

inches from 0.01 to 22.75.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

 

the

measurement

 

method is Centimeter, specify *CPI

or

the

 

 

value

in

centimeters

 

from

 

0.01 to

57.79.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

default

value

is

 

*CPI

which is the same value

 

as

Character

 

 

inch on the Define Overlay Specifications display or on the Def

 

 

Specifications

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

value

specifiedhorizontalin applies only to SBCS fonts. The

 

 

 

 

 

character

space

size

of

DBCS

fonts

is

extracted

 

from

the

fon

 

 

on the AS/400 system. If

DBCS

data

is

contained

in

 

the

text

da

 

 

the

 

font

resource cannot be accessed when creating an overlay

 

 

printing

a

database

 

file

 

member,

the

text

data

formatting

in

t

 

 

not

be

correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Character

The

data

specifiedVerticalin theprompt is used for calculating the

 

 

 

spacing

vertical

space

that

 

the

 

characters

of

Text

data

 

occupy in

a

 

(Vertical)

When

 

the

measurement

 

method

is

Row/Column,

specify *LPI,

3.00,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.00,

 

6.00,

7.50, 8.00, 9.00, or 12.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

 

the

measurement

 

method is Inch, specify *LPI or

the

value

 

 

inches from 0.01 to 22.75.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

 

the

measurement

 

method

is

Centimeter,

specify

 

*LPI

or

the

 

 

in centimeters

from

0.01

to

57.79.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

default

value

is

 

*LPI

which

is

the

same

value

 

as

Lines

per

 

 

the Define Overlay Specifications display or on the Define PFD

 

 

Specifications

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

value

specifiVedrticalin applies to only SBCS fonts. The

 

 

 

 

 

character

space

size

of

DBCS

font

is

extracted

from

the

font

 

 

on the AS/400 system. If

DBCS

data

is

contained

in

 

the

text

da

 

 

the

 

font

resource cannot be accessed when creating an overlay

 

 

printing

a

database

 

file

 

member,

the

text

data

formatting

in

t

 

 

not

be

correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formatting Examples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal

Characters are printed from left to right. The following shows

 

example:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*333333333333333333333333333333330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ The first line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ The second line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ The third line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

,333333333333333333333333333333332

Vertical Characters are printed vertically from top to bottom. Vertical are printed from left to right. The following shows an example:

252 AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide

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Image 272
IBM AS/400 manual Horizontal, Lpi
Page 271 Page 273

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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