Overlay Utility

 

Chapter

2.

Introduction

to the Overlay Utility

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23. . .

Print

Form

and

Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Source Overlay

24

Overlay Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. . . .

Overlay Fonts

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 24. . . .

Design Overlay

. . . . . . . .

24

Operation Flow

. . . . . . . .

25

Chapter

3.

Getting Started

with the

Overlay Utility

. . . . . . . . . . . .29. .

Step

1

-

Starting

the Overlay. . .Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step

2

-

Creating

a Source

Overlay. . . .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Step 3 - Creating a Source . Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. . . . . .

Defining a Text Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34. . . . . .

Defining a Line Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37. . . . . .

Defining a Box Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . . . . .

Defining a Bar Code Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40. . . . . .

 

Placing

a

Graphics Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Viewing

the

Overlay

with the AFP

Workbench. . .Viewer. . . . . . . .44. .

Saving

 

the

Source Overlay

45

 

Step

4

 

-

Changing a

Source

Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

 

Placing

a

Page

Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

 

Creating

an Overlay from a Source. .Overlay

53. . . .

 

Step

5

 

-

Using

an

Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

 

Overriding

a Printer . File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

 

Using

 

the

 

Printer . File

55

 

Printing

Overlays

with

AFP

Utilities

for. . . AS/400. . . . . . . . . . .56 . . .

 

Chapter

4.

 

Starting

and

Ending

the Overlay Utility

 

. . . . . . . . . . . .57 . .

 

Starting

 

the

Overlay

.Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

 

Option 1 (Work with source overlays)

58

 

Option 2 (Work with source overlay. . . files). . . . . . . . . . . . .58. . . .

 

Ending

the

Overlay

Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

 

Chapter

5.

 

Work

with

Source

 

Overlays

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 . . . .

 

Prompts

 

.

. .

. . .

. . . .

.

. . .

.

. . .

.59 . . . .

 

Options

.

. .

. . .

. . . .

.

. . .

.

. . .

.60 . . . .

 

Columns

 

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61. . . .

 

Showing

a

Source Overlay .List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

 

Selecting a Source Overlay from. .a. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

 

1=Create a Source Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

 

Define Overlay Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

 

Change Overlay Specifications

67

 

Confirm

Delete

of

Elements

69

 

Work

with

Source

Overlay

Fonts

70

 

Design Overlay .

. . .

. . . .

.

. . .

. . . . 70

 

Saving

a Source Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

 

2=Change a Source Overlay

73

 

3=Copy a Source Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

 

4=Delete a Source Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

 

6=Print

a

Source

Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Copyright IBM

Corp. 1996,

1998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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