Chapter 5. Work with Source Overlays

This chapter provides detailed informationWork withaboutsource theoverlays option.

You can select the following tasks from this display:

Ÿ

Create

a

source

overlay

Ÿ

Change

 

a

source

 

overlay

Ÿ

Copy

a

source

overlay

Ÿ

Delete

a

source

overlay

Ÿ

Rename

a

source

overlay

Ÿ

Print

a

source

overlay

ŸCreate an overlay object from a source overlay

Note:

Before

you

create

a

source overlay,

you

need

to

create

a

 

by

selecting

1

(Create)

on

the

Work

with

Source Overlay Files

Type 1

(Work

with

source

overlays)

on

the IBM Advanced Function Printing

for AS/400

menu on

page

135

and

press

Enter. The

Work

with

Source

Over

display appears:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

à

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work with Source Overlays

ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File

 

OUFILE

Name, F4 for list

 

 

 

Library

 

 

OULIB

 

 

Name, \LIBL, \CURLIB

 

Source overlay

. . . . .

 

\ALL

 

 

 

Name, generic\, \ALL

 

Position to

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting characters

 

Type

options, press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1=Create

2=Change

3=Copy

4=Delete

6=Print

7=Rename

 

 

 

9=Create overlay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opt

Overlay

Text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overlay 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/12/9ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVL2

 

Overlay 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/12/9ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVL3

 

Overlay 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/12/9ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVL4

 

Overlay 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/12/9ð

 

 

 

Parameters or command

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F3=Exit

F4=Prompt

F5=Refresh

F9=Retrieve

F11=Display names only

 

 

F12=Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á

 

 

ñ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following tables describe the Work with

Source

Overlays

display.

Prompts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File

Specifies the source overlay file

that

contains the

source

 

 

 

want to list and work with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press F4 to go to a selection list

of source overlay files

 

 

 

library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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