Database File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . .

Record Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . .

Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97. . . . .

Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98. . . .

Record Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 . . . .

Printout Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 . . . .

Mapping Object Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 . . . . . .

Printing with Print Format .Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99. . . . . .

 

Operation Flow . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

 

Chapter

8.

Getting Started

with

Print

Format Utility

. . . . . . . . . . 103. .

Step

1

-

Starting

the

Print

Format. . . Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

 

Step

2

-

Creating

a

PFD

Definition. . . .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

 

Step

3

-

Creating

a

PFD

Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Specifying

a

 

Database. . File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Designing

a Record Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

 

Specifying Fixed Text . Data

111

 

Specifying Variable Text Data from a Database. . . File. . . Record.113

 

Specifying a Page Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

 

Specifying a Bar Code Element

118

 

Specifying a Box Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

 

Specifying

 

a

Line

Element

121

 

Exiting

from

Design

Record Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122. . . .

Designing

a Page Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

 

Defining Printout Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

 

Exiting

from

Defining

the PFD

Definition

127. . . .

 

Step

4

 

-

Printing a Database. . .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Step

5

-

 

Ending

 

the Print Format. .Utility

131

Step

6

-

 

Printing the AFP Utilities. . .tutorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . .132. . . .

 

Chapter

9.

Starting

 

and

Ending

the

Print

Format Utility

. . . . . . . . .135.

Starting

 

the

Print

Format .Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

 

Option 11 (Work with PFD definitions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136. . . .

 

Option 12 (Work with PFD definition. . . files)

136. . . .

 

Option

 

13

(Print

Database

File. .Member)

136. . . .

Option

 

14

(Print

AFP

Utilities. tutorial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136. . . .

Ending

the

Print

Format Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

 

Chapter

10.

Work

with

PFD

Definitions

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

139. . . .

 

Prompts

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

 

Options

 

. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

 

Columns

 

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142. . . .

 

Showing

a

PFD Definition List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

 

Selecting

a

PFD

 

Definition from. .a. List

142

 

1=Create PFD Definitions

143

 

Define PFD Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

 

Change

PFD

Specifications

150

 

Confirm

Delete of Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

 

Work

with

PFD

 

Definition

Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

 

Specify Database .File

154

 

Select

Database .File

155

 

Select Record Format

156

 

Specify Break Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

 

Design

Record

Layout

158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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