You can specify the source overlay

 

fonts

and

 

the

PFD

definition fonts

 

way. Only

 

the

 

display title changes depending on

the

 

fonts

you

work

wi

The

 

examples

that

follow

refer

 

to

PFD

Definition

Fonts,

 

and

they

also

a

Source

Overlay

Fonts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

each

 

element (text, bar codes with HRI, or box containing text)

Overlay,

Design

Record

Layout,

 

or

Design

Page

Layout

 

screens

that

requ

font,

the

font is specified with a

 

font

number

 

or

font

local

identifi

*DEFAULT. In

 

this display, you can specify

which

 

font

 

is

 

actually

used

font

local

ID.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fonts

are

 

stored

either

in

 

the

printer (printer-resident) or on

the

AS/

(host-resident). Printer-resident fonts are selected by using a Font

Glob

(FGID),

while

 

host-resident fonts are

 

selected

either

by

 

using

a

cod

a

combination

of

a

code

page

 

and character set. The FGID

is

a

numbe

011 for Courier or 5687

for

Times

New

 

Roman. Most

 

printers

have

 

an

opera

panel option that will print out

 

all of

the

printer-resident

fonts

along

number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Host-resident

fonts

are

AS/400

objects

 

and

are

stored

 

in

AS/400

system

l

For

example,

there

is

a

set

of

240

 

dots

per

inch

(dpi)

IBM

Compatib

are shipped with OS/400 and reside in the QFNTCPL library. With printers

supporting

 

240

 

dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi print resolutions,

the

 

IBM

Compa

fonts

are

probably

insufficient

for

most applications. The

IBM

 

AFP

Font

C

(5648-113)

 

is

a

comprehensive

set

of

 

AFP

fonts

supporting

all

of

the

 

var

resolutions

as

 

well

as

the

most

common type styles used in business

doc

Fonts

for

 

240

 

dpi

and

300

dpi

 

resolutions are raster or bitmapped

font

means

that

 

each character is comprised of a pattern of dots. Each

c

contains

all

of

the

characters

 

required

(these

 

characters

can

vary

b

are

over

 

48

different

languages supported

within

the

 

AFP

Font

Collection).

is

a different

character

set

for

each

point

 

size

 

and

each

typefac

to Appendix I, “Font Samples” on

 

page 465 for samples of the most

commonly

used

font

character sets. For

 

example,

character

set

C0H40060

is

a

Helv

Roman

Bold

6-point

while

C0H400Z0

is

Helvetica

Roman

 

Bold

 

36-point.

 

 

 

 

 

The IBM AFP Font Collections also

 

contains outline (scalable) fonts. With

ou

fonts, each character is represented by a series of vectors. As a

character

set

can

be

“scaled”

to any point size. For

example,

the

o

set for Helvetica Roman Bold is CZH400. This one character set can pri

characters

in

 

any point size. With a printer that supports host-reside

this

font

 

is

downloaded

to

 

the

printer

and the

 

printer

will

scale

the

required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The two types of fonts, printer-resident and host-resident, can be spe

different

ways

within

AFP/U:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Font

Global

ID

(FGID)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Coded

Font

Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Code

Page

and

Character

 

Set

Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

 

coded

 

font name is, in essence,

 

the

same

 

as

a

 

code

page

and

c

name. A

coded

 

font

name

is

 

simply

a

shorthand

notation

 

for

a

code

pag

character

set name combination. The code page is a

table

that

facilit

country

and

character

differences. For

example,

the

code

 

page

T1V1003

290

AFP Utilities for

AS/400

User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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