Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control

 

You

may

move

the

image

area

window

by entering one of the fo

 

 

 

commands

in

this

field

 

and

pressing Enter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-n

 

Backward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

image

area

moves

n

lines toward the top line of th

 

 

 

 

 

overlay, the record layout, or the page layout.

 

 

 

 

+n

 

Forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

image

area

moves

n

lines toward the bottom line of

 

 

 

 

 

overlay, the

record

layout,

or

the

page

layout.

 

 

 

 

W-n

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

image

area

moves

n

columns toward the first column o

 

 

 

 

 

the

overlay,

the

record

layout,

 

or

the

page

layout.

 

 

 

 

W+n

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

image

area

moves

n

columns toward the last column of

 

 

 

 

 

the

overlay,

the

record

layout,

 

or

the

page

layout.

 

 

 

 

n

 

The

image

area

moves

to

the

nth

line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wn

 

The

image

area

moves

to

the

nth

column.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*TOP

 

The

image

area

moves

to

the

top

line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*BOT

 

The

image

area

moves

to

the

bottom

line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When designing

an

overlay,

a

simulated printout

of

the

overlay

c

 

 

displayed

on

the

workstation. See

the

Control

field Help

for fur

 

 

information

and

restrictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*VIEW

 

A simulated printout of the overlay will be displayed. T

 

 

 

 

function

is not

available

when

designing

record

layouts

a

 

 

 

 

page

layouts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark

 

The

element mark is displayed in

this field. It could be eithe

 

 

 

system-assigned mark or a user-assigned name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measurement

This

field

shows

the

measurement

method

used

 

to

specify the

p

 

method

You

may change this field by pressing the F6 key.

 

 

 

Position

The

position

parameter consists of across and down values. These

 

 

 

values specify the horizontal and vertical positions of the elem

 

 

 

defined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

Enter,

the

F3,

or

 

F12 key after you specify

the

parameters,

o

 

key

to specify

more

parameters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By pressing the F4 key, the following display appears.

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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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