| transform and Transform Manager together determine the data stream and call the |
| correct transform. Image print transform is already a part of your OS/400 system, |
| but Transform Manager comes only with Infoprint Server for iSeries. |
| Transform Manager specifies how many transform jobs to initialize upon startup and |
| when a new transform job should be started. It also specifies how many transform |
| jobs of each type can be active. |
In order to use the PCL, PDF, or PostScript to AFP transform, you need a 5.1 or | |
higher OS/400, with the PASE feature installed. If you issue the STRTFMMGR | |
command on a system that does not have PASE installed, a diagnostic message is | |
issued and the Transform Manager does not start. |
Some of the benefits these transforms provide are:
vIPDS support for ERP and ISV software output
These transforms let you print the most common types of ASCII output on IPDS printers. By printing on IPDS printers, you can take advantage of high speed, higher service levels,
vReduce hardware costs
You can consolidate printing on faster iSeries attached printers instead of an uncontrolled network of personal and LAN printers. Personal and LAN printers have higher operating costs than iSeries printers.
vReduce personnel costs
Infoprint Server on iSeries manages the printing and gives you a single control point for print management across the enterprise. These transforms give you the ability to fully manage printing.
Create AFP Data Command
The command Create AFP Data (CRTAFPDTA) lets you convert a line (*LINE) or mixed (*AFPDSLINE) data spooled file to AFP for printing, viewing, or archiving. It also lets you convert an AFP file that references resources to an AFP stream file packaged with all of the resources needed for printing or viewing.
Create AFP Data performs these functions:
vConverts line data or mixed data to AFP.
vIndexes a document to enhance your ability to view, archive, or retrieve individual pages or groups of pages from large documents.
For example, you could index a customer statement application using account numbers and names, then you could view or retrieve one customer’s statement based on the name or account number.
vRetrieves and packages all AFP resources needed for printing or viewing a document.
vCreates a merged file that contains the AFP document, resources, and indexing information. This file can then be archived or used on other systems without loss of information.
You can input the following types of print data to this command:
vAFP
vLine (externally formatted with page definitions and form definitions)
vS/370™ line
vMixed mode (line combined with AFP)
