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DOCUPRINT IPS SOLUTIONS GUIDE
Elixir Desktop and Converters for AFP
The Elixir Desktop and Converters for AFP provide an integrated set
of tools for conversion and file management activities:
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The Elixir Converters for AFP program makes it easy for you to
load your existing AFP resources into Elixir's WYSIWYG (What
You See Is What You Get) editing tools. Elixir then converts the
resources to the appropriate Elixir generic interchange file
formats while still preserving the unique AFP attributes. From
there, you can convert the resource to any number of formats,
depending on your needs. You can also add color to the
resources.
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The Elixir Desktop for AFP is an integrated, icon-based,
operating environment for customers who use Elixir's AFP
software. It features point and click operation of any Elixir
application, linking DOS applications to icons to simplify the
loading process. You can also access the Elixir AFP conversion
software and utilities through the Converter icon.
Each of the following applications works in conjunction with this
product to create a total document creation solution.
ElixirFont for AFP
ElixirFont for AFP is a WYSIWYG tool used to create and edit fonts.
It works in conjunction with the Elixir Desktop and Converters for AFP
to give you full control over AFP font components, such as coded
fonts, character sets, and code pages. Using this product, you can
perform precise pel editing, resize fonts, and control all font metrics
of character sets and code pages.
ElixirForm for AFP
ElixirForm for AFP is a WYSIWYG tool used to create and revise
monochrome or full color forms for printing on DocuPrint IPS and
other printers. It allows you to personalize your existing AFP by
adding color to any element of the form. You can also import AFP-
format fonts and images to include in the form.
ElixirImage for AFP
ElixirImage for AFP is a WYSIWYG tool that gives you the power to
create and maintain images on your personal computer. After you
import page segment, IOCA, TIFF, or PCX images into the Elixir
Desktop and Converters for AFP and convert them to the Elixir
interchange format, you can use ElixirImage for AFP to edit all or part
of the image. This product also includes drawing tools specific to the
AFP environment to help with your editing.
Elixir AppBuilder for AFP
Once you've created or modified your resources, you can combine
them into a document using the Elixir AppBuilder for AFP. This
program allows you to create and edit AFP PageDefs and FormDefs
on-screen instead of through a character-based editing tool. Using
this program, you can set up complex field and record processing
jobs by dragging fields and records into position on forms. You can
import most existing PPFA-formatted PageDefs and FormDefs for
editing. When the document is finished, you can output it to PPFA
source or compiled PPFA format.
IPS APPLICATION MIGRATION
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