Features; Components; New With 1.16 - IBM eserver i5 Handbook

Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004
Infoprint Designer is integrated in three ways:
– Design functions are integrated with automatic retrieval of application data
and automatic upload and creation of print resources.
– You design iSeries page resources in native formats.
– The application resources enable the designed print application to be put
into production with a simple printer file change.
Under the covers, Infoprint Designer defines the format of pages with page
and form definition resource objects. These are part of the iSeries and
AS/400 print architecture. Designing with these resources is application
independent (unlike DDS). They are also compatible with existing or new
applications that define output data with DDS. With V5, OS/400 automatically
writes these applications as full AFP (ensuring viewing and PCL support).

Features

Provides a fully graphical document design system for the iSeries
Facilitates access to the outstanding printing capabilities of the iSeries,
featuring AFP and IPDS
Enables easy development of iSeries native print resources
Integrates completely with iSeries servers from design through printing and
"e-output"
Designed for the non-programmer, providing superior ease of use,
functionality, and precision
Delivers an affordable, comprehensive on demand business solution

Components

Infoprint Designer for iSeries consists of three components:
Infoprint Overlay Editor: Designs overlays (electronic forms) to be used in
the print application
Infoprint Image Editor: Designs the images to be used in the print
application
Infoprint Layout Editor: Puts all the design components together into the
final document or report

New with 1.16

Infoprint Designer is enhanced on an ongoing basis via functional PTFs. The
base version of the product remains as V4R5. The current version is 1.16.
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