à

 

 

 

 

 

ð

 

 

 

Place Record Layout Detail

 

Mark:

\Rðð1

Measurement method:

Row/Column

 

Type choices, press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Across

. . . 5

 

 

1-999

 

 

Down

. . . . . . . . .

. . .

5

 

 

1-999

 

 

. . . . . . . .Element

. . .

 

 

 

Name

 

. . . . . . .Direction

. . .

1

 

 

1=Across, 2=Down

 

Repetition:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Across

. . . 1

 

 

1-99

 

 

Down

. . . . . . . . .

. . . 1

 

 

1-99

 

 

Distance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Across

. . .

 

 

 

1-999

 

 

Down

. . . . . . . . .

. . .

 

 

 

1-999

 

 

F3=Exit

F4=Prompt

F5=Refresh

F6=Change measurement method

F12=Cancel

á

 

 

 

ñ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From this display, you can specify further detail characteristics o element. For example, you can specify the direction, repetition, and

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

and

the

first character is an

 

and

the

last

character

is a

blank. The

middle four character

ŸFor a system-assigned mark, the middle four characters are

character for the element type followed by a three-digit number. For record elements, the element type is R and the 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.

 

Note:

Because

the record

layout

may

be

placed

repeatedly,

 

placed on

the

page

layout,

each

mark

for

record

 

layouts

is

 

a repetition number from 001

to 999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

PFD

Specificatio

 

 

display by specifying unit of measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Specifies

the

horizontal

and

vertical

positions

of

 

the

record

 

Element

An element name is 1 to 4 characters

in length. If an element

 

 

specified

(not blank)

for

an

element,

the

element

 

mark

is

disp

 

 

an

asterisk

(*)

followed by

the

element name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM AS/400 manual Specificatio

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.