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

 

7=Rename a Source Overlay

77

 

9=Create Overlay

. . . . . . . . . 77

 

Chapter

 

6.

Work

with

Source

 

Overlay

Files

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81. . . .

 

Prompts

 

. . .

. . .

 

. . . .

. . . . . . . . .83

 

Options

 

. . .

. . .

 

. . . .

. . . . . . . . .84

 

Columns

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

 

Showing

a

Source

Overlay

File. .List

85

 

Selecting

 

a

Source

Overlay

File

from. . a. . List. . . . . . . . . . . .86. . . .

 

1=Create Source Overlay .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

 

2=Change Source Overlay File Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 . . . .

 

3=Copy Source Overlay File

90

 

4=Delete Source Overlay. .File

91

 

7=Rename Source Overlay File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

 

8=Display Description of Source Overlay. . . .File

92. . . .

 

12=Work with Source Overlays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

 

Chapter

 

7.

Introduction

to

Print

Format

Utility

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 . . .

 

Printout

Format

Definition

(PFD

Definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 . . . .

 

PFD Specifications

. . .

. . . .

.

. . . . . . . .95 . . . .

 

PFD

 

Definition

Fonts

96

iv

AFP Utilities for AS/400

User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM AS/400 manual Utility, With, Pfd

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.