Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark

Shows

the

element mark. A

mark

is either

a

system-assigned

mark

 

a

user

assigned-name,

and

is

the same

as

that

shown

on

the

 

A

mark

is

six characters long, the first

character

is

an

ast

 

the

last

character

is

a

blank. The middle

four

characters

ar

ŸFor a system-assigned mark, the middle four characters are character for the element type followed by a three-digit number. For bar code elements, the element type is C and

sequence number is 001 to 999.

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

Measurement

Shows

 

the

measurement method used to specify position. You ca

method

change

this value

by

pressing

F6. You

can also

select

centimet

 

inches

for

the measurement unit in the Define Overlay Specifi

 

display or the Define PFD Specifications display by specifyin

 

measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Specifies

the

horizontal

and

vertical

positions

of the

bar c

Bar code

type

Specifies

the name

of the bar code including the versio

 

Bar

code

types

are

as

follows:

 

 

 

 

Type

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3-of-9

code,

MHI/AIM

USD-3

 

 

 

2MSI

3UPC/CGPC-Version A

4UPC/CGPC-Version E

5

EAN-8 (includes JAN-short)

6

EAN-13 (includes JAN-standard)

72-of-5 Industrial

82-of-5 Matrix

9Interleaved 2-of-5 (MHI/AIM USD-1)

10Codabar (MHI/AIM USD-4)

11Code128 (MIM USS-128)

 

 

12

POSTNET

(Postal

 

Numeric

Encoding

 

Technique)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

RM4SCC

(Royal

 

Mail

Bar

Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

JPBC

 

(Japan

 

Postal

Car

Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

On

some

printers

bar

code

 

type

11

(CODE128)

and

1

 

 

 

(POSTNET) cannot

be

printed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar code

data

This

 

field

specifies

 

the bar code data. See “Bar Code

 

 

page 259

for

 

more

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element

This

field

specifies

the

element

name

that

will

appear

on the

 

 

area

instead

of

the regular bar code mark. The default valu

 

 

display the regular element mark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Character

Specifies

the

character

 

supplement. You can specify one of 0

 

supplement

as

a

character

 

supplement. Supplement

is

supported

by

type

3,

 

 

only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offset

Specifies

the

offset

of

the

 

start position of supplement c

 

 

the start position of the bar

code

in

the unit

of

measure

 

 

overlay

specifications

or

the PFD

specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

default

value

varies depending on the printer type. If

 

 

prompt

blank,

the

 

default

value

for

the

printer

type

is

used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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