Xerox Printer Introduction, About this manual, Contents

Introduction

This manual describes the Host Forms Description Language (HFDL) and how you use it to create an electronic version of your form. The HFDL commands and statements you use comprise the Forms Source Language (FSL). The host computer compiles the FSL and stores it in the database. Using the resources management utilities, you can access and print your forms on Xerox laser printing systems (LPS) connected to your host computer.

About this manual

This manual is designed for users who are familiar with the MVS operating system and have experience using Xerox printers. For more information, refer to the ªOverviewº chapter.

This manual describes HFDL commands and statements, and how to plan and lay out your forms.

Before using this manual, become familiar with its contents and conventions.

Contents

This manual contains the following sections:

Chapter 1 ªOverviewº describes the HFDL features, operating environment, and hardware and software requirements. It also lists supported Xerox laser printing systems and common forms you can create and manage with HFDL.

Chapter 2 ªPlanning your formsº describes how to plan and design forms. It shows you how to determine page orientation and format, add colors, select paper size, and use the design ruler.

Chapter 3 ªUsing HFDL commandsº describes the available commands and how to set up your forms. It also contains the command statement conventions and definitions you use to create the FSL and examples of the JCL.

Chapter 4 ªCreating a sample formº describes how to create a form using

HFDL.

Chapter 5 ªManaging and printing sample formsº describes how to compile, store, and download forms to the printer.

Chapter 6 ªMessagesº lists the error messages that may appear during forms compilation.

Appendix A ªSystem considerationsº describes the printer limitations you may

encounter during the creation of complex forms.

Appendix B ªFMT grid format propertiesº lists the grid and origin substitutions you can use for the supported paper sizes.

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