Chapter 22. Limitations and Restrictions

This chapter describes the limitations and the restrictions that you use the AFP Utilities for AS/400.

Overlay Utility

Limitations

Minimum

and

Maximum

Limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

Minimum limitation

 

Maximum limitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

of

elements

in

a 0

 

999

 

 

 

 

source

overlay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

of

overlay

 

0.1

inches

 

22.75

inches

Height

of

overlay

 

0.1

inches

 

22.75

inches

Number

of

page

segments 0 in

 

999

 

 

 

 

a source

overlay

 

 

 

Each printer has its own

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

limitations.

Most printers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

allow

127

page segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maximum. The

storage size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of

the printer may also limit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

number.

 

 

Number

of

graphics

in

a0

 

999

 

 

 

 

source

overlay

 

 

 

 

The storage size of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer may limit the number.

Length

of

text

 

 

1 (may be

blank)

203

 

 

number

of

text

lines

in 0 a(noboxtext)

51

 

 

 

element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dashed

and

Dotted

Lines

 

 

 

If

the

length

of

a

line

is too

small compared with the line width,

lines

are

printed

as

solid lines.

 

The

minimum

length

of

this

limitation

depends on the line width.

Line

Width

and

Overlay Size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If

a

line

or a box is near the edge of

the overlay and the lin

portion

 

of the

line

may

exceed

the

overlay

size

although

the

line

is

inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this case, no lines are printed for that

element

and

an

error

m

displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you specify the overlay size in inches

or

centimeters

and

spe

position in inches or centimeters, you may not

be

allowed

to

specify

although

the

position

is

inside

the

overlay size. This

can

occur

at

the right edge or bottom of the overlay. The position, specified i

centimeters,

must

be

inside the

overlay when

it

is

expressed in

row

For

example:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996,

1998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

387

 

 

 

 

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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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