Figure

12.

Summary of AFP Utilities Function Keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work

Station

Key

Key

Name

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1

or

Help

 

Help

 

Shows additional information about a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

field,

display,

or

message.

 

 

 

 

 

F3

 

 

 

 

Exit

 

 

Ends the current task and returns to th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display

 

where

you

started.

 

 

 

 

 

F4

 

 

 

 

For

list

or

Shows

a

 

list

of

items

you

can

select

i

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prompt

 

the

cursor

 

is

on a

field

that

supports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for

list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can type a command on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

command

line

 

and

press

 

F4

to

show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

prompt

display

of

the

command.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

the

command

prompt

display,

you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

can press the F4 key to see a list o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

possible entries for the field where t

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cursor

is

positioned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F5

 

 

 

Refresh

 

Restore the input fields of the displ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

their original values. If there is a li

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information on the display, the list is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

updated

to

reflect

the

latest

informati

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of

the

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F6

 

 

 

Change

 

Change the measurement method used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

measurement

to

specify

the

position

and

other

fiel

 

 

 

 

 

 

method

 

such as width and height, between

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

row/column

and

inch/centimeter.

 

 

 

 

 

F11

 

 

 

 

Alternate

view

If

there

is

a

list

of

information

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display

 

and

the

list

 

has

another format,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

list

is

changed

to the

other

forma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example, on the Work with Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overlays

display,

by

pressing

F11,

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text disappears and additional source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overlay names are shown on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F12

 

 

 

 

Cancel

 

Quits the current display. Any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information entered is ignored. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

previous

display

appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F24

 

 

 

 

More

keys

Shows

 

the next set of function keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

available

for

the

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter

 

 

 

Enter

 

Submits information on the display for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

processing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll

Up

(Page

Roll

Up

(Page

Moves forward to show additional

 

 

 

 

Down)

 

 

 

Down)

 

 

information for this display or another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll

Down

(Page

Roll

Down

(Page Moves backward to show additional

 

 

 

Up)

 

 

 

 

Up)

 

 

information for this display or another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print

 

 

 

Print

 

Prints

information

currently

 

shown

on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sys

Req

 

 

System

Request

Interrupts

the

job

you

are

currentl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

working

on and shows a menu from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

which

you

can

do

various

 

tasks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM AS/400 Information for this display or another Message Roll Down, Summary of AFP Utilities Function Keys, Station
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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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