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DRV will be attending the COMMON Users Conference, May 1-4 Minneapolis, MN (Booth number 107). If you are attending this show, please stop by our booth and say "hello!" If you would like to discuss DRV FlexTools in-person with our experts at the show, please email us to schedule some one-on-one time.

Current version 4.9.3 was released on February 25, 2011.
Enhancement List See what's new in the latest version.
Update Instructions Follow these instructions to upgrade your SpoolFlex/FormFlex software.

USPS® Intelligent Mail Barcode
DRV's form software FormFlex supports the USPS® Intelligent Mail barcode, which is the next generation of USPS® barcode technology used to sort and track letters and flats. Intelligent Mail barcode technology, among other things, combines the capabilities of the POSTNET™ barcode and the PLANET Code® barcode into one unique barcode.

The Postal Service is promoting use of the Intelligent Mail barcode because it expands the ability to track individual mailpieces and provides customers with greater visibility into the mailstream.

The Intelligent Mail barcode is a type of height-modulated barcode, that uses four distinct vertical bar types (Full, Tracker, Ascender and Descender).

FormFlex enables you to print the USPS® Intelligent Mail barcode using inexpensive HP compatible laser printers. No programming is needed. Contact your account manager today for a closer look.

DRV FlexTool License Transfers
If you are upgrading your system or moving to a new box and need to transfer your software license, please e-mail or call DRV Customer Support at 866-378-336 to a license transfer agreement.

As long as you have an active maintenance agreement, there is no charge to transfer your license but you must complete and fax back a signed license transfer agreement which states that you are transferring your software license to another box and will remove the software from the original box within 30 days. If you need to run the software in parallel testing on both boxes for longer period, DRV offers software rental licensing.

Q: Can SpoolFlex perform spooled file maintenance by deleting old spool files from outques on a scheduled basis?
A: Yes. The advanced utilities allow you to schedule an automated Spool Sentry that can use sophisticated spool file selection to create a number of rules for deleting files. Once set up, the Sentry can automatically delete files past a certain age.

Q: When SpoolFlex places reports in my IFS the time stamp is incorrect. Do you have any ideas what may be causing this?
A: Your time may be set correctly on the IBM-i, but you may be using the wrong time zone. Use WRKSYSVAL and then verify the QTIMZON field.

Q: Can I use fields from my database file to apply conditions in my form with FormFlex?
A: Yes. You should use the DB FIELD object to “bring data in” from the database file. You can then use that database field in the condition section in other objects.

Q: For purposes of employees finding any exceptions they need to handle, we would like to keep the spool file’s original User ID when that file is copied into an exception outque. Is that possible?
A: Absolutely! You can now specify *SAME, *NEW, or Name values in the new field Exception SPLF User ID in the Exception Handling screen in the report distribution.

Q: In SpoolFlex, the Email Failed Log and Sent Logs save only 25 entries. I really need the capability to save more entries. How can I do this?
A: The fail log is not meant to be used for tracking e-mails, but for troubleshooting. Now, if you own a license for the Audit Trail module, it expands the fail log to save up to 1,000 entries, as well as providing a tool for a “sent log.”  It also allows you to search and review distributed documents for visual verification and/or resending. Please contact your account manager for more information and a closer look at the Audit Trail. 

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DRV is committed to helping you get the most out of your software investment. If you purchased the SpoolFlex one-year unlimited training subscription please join us in an upcoming training session. You can view and register for upcoming training sessions by visiting the training page on our website. You will be prompted to enter your username and password which are issued at the time of purchase. If you don't have a username and password please contact tech support. If you did not purchase training, or your subscription has expired and you would like to get your team some additional training, contact your account manager for more information.

n Echo, Inc.
n First National Bank of Fort Smith
n First Western Bank & Trust
n Leon Farmer Company

SpoolFlex automates the delivery of reports electronically to eliminate printing and manual distribution. SpoolFlex AS400 Excel and PDF conversion gets data where users need it, without hardware, and at the speed of light.

FormFlex native System i software lets you replace pre-printed forms with electronic laser forms and checks that print on inexpensive HP-compatible laser printers using plain cut-sheet paper. It also allows you to copy them to PDF to automatically e-mail, fax, and archive to network file servers for company-wide on-demand access. No PC hardware or custom programming is required.

ReportFlex allows you to reformat reports into easy-to-read, easy-to-manage reports without any programming. Its features include combining multiple lines into single record, changing column headings, inserting lines, and inserting page breaks.

MessageFlex monitors for system and program messages and sends notifications via e-mail, text message, or instant message when these messages appear, providing you with proactive system management to avert disaster before it happens.

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