Contents

Notices

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Trademarks and

Service

Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

About IBM

Advanced

Function Printing

Utilities for AS/400

. . . . . . . .xvii.

Who Should Use This Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii. . . . . . .

Chapter 1. What are the

IBM Advanced Function

Printing

Utilities

for

 

 

 

 

 

AS/400?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . .

What You Can Do with AFP

Utilities .for. . AS/400. . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . .

Using Overlays . . . .

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.6 . . . .

Using Images . . . .

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Using Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Graphics . . . .

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.8 . . . .

Overlay Utility

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . .

Print

Format

Utility

10

Resource Management

Utility

12

AFP Resource and AFP Utilities

for. .AS/400. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . .

Requirements for Use of the AFP Utilities. . . .for. . AS/400

13. . .

Hardware Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . .

Software Requirement . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . .

AFP Utilities Fundamentals (Concepts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Libraries, Files, and Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Elements

. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . .

AFP

Utilities for

AS/400

Displays

15

 

Menu Display . . . .

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Work with Display

15

 

Design display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . .

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . .

Related Online Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Help for Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

InfoSeeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . .

Help for

Control

Language

Commands

19

Chapter

2.

Introduction

to the Overlay Utility

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

Print

Form

and

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

Source Overlay

24

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

Overlay Fonts

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. 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

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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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