• News from the Lab
• Answers to your questions
• Training Schedule for August and September
• Recent Additions to DRV Family of Customers

Current version 4.5.3 was released on August 12, 2009
Enhancement List See what is new in the latest version
Update Instructions Follow these instrucitons to upgrade your SpoolFlex/FormFlex software.

API Highlight - SpoolFlex Zip - SFAZIP

Have you found that creating multiple PDF and Excel files and saving them long-term consumes a large amount of space?
A PC environment allows users to zip files, compressing them to, up to 90% of the original size. Unfortunately, no native IBM zip command exists for the Power Systems (IBM i, iSeries, AS/400) . The SpoolFlex Zip API (SFAZIP), which is included in the SpoolFlex Advanced Utilities, is resolution for these machines. The API lets you compress any PC-formatted file stored in the IFS or on your file server. SFAZIP API accepts different parameters for the file that you would like to zip such as the name you want to assign to the compressed file and what folder you would like to place it in. If you have any questions concerning the SpoolFlex SFAZIP API, contact our support team at support@drvtech.com.

• Q: Can I send an e-mail to multiple people through one process?

A: Yes. The Address Book allows you to create and edit groups. Address the message to that particular group, and each e-mail address in that group will receive the e-mail.


• Q: How do I print more than one copy of a form created in FormFlex?

A: From the FormFlex main menu, simply select option 1 = Design Forms. From there select option 13 = Edit Header. In the Form Header screen, specify a number in the ‘Copies’ field in the ‘New Spooled File Output’ section.


• Q: Can I easily change my column headings with SpoolFlex?

A: Yes. In the *VISUAL method of the Excel Output Definition, you can change your column headings. You can also highlight them there.

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SpoolFlex Basic Training

If you purchased one-time training and have not yet attended, or if you have purchased our one-year unlimited training, we hope you can join us in one of the upcoming sessions. You can register by clicking on one of the links below, or you can check the upcoming training schedule by logging into our Customers page and then clicking on the “Training Schedule” link located on the right.

(PREREQUISITE: Familiarity with AS400 environment and commands)

SpoolFlex basic training will give you the tools to start converting reports to e-Formats. This basic overview of the product is designed for new SpoolFlex users. If you have been using SpoolFlex for an extended period of time and have specific questions regarding your spooled files, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you one-on-one.

SpoolFlex features covered in this training session:

• Overview of the SpoolFlex Main Menu
• How to manage Spooled Files Menu option
• Converting reports to PDF using Manage Spooled Files Menu option
• E-mailing reports using Manage Spooled Files Menu option
• Output Definition
• Converting reports to Excel
• Address Books
• Spooled Data Map
• Report Distributions
• Spool Sentry

***IMPORTANT***: Before registering for our Webinar, please check your e-mail spam filters to make sure that all CITRIXONLINE.COM correspondence is allowed. Upon registering, look for a confirmation e-mail by the end of next business day. The e-mail states “Thank you for registering for:” and contains a link to join the Webinar. If you have any problems, please contact DRV Tech Support at support@drvtech.com.

*Note*: Before attending a SpoolFlex basic training class, please print screenshots of the materials and review.

August Schedule

Session 1: Thursday - August 13, 2009  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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Session 2: Tuesday - August 25, 2009  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
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September Schedule

Session 1: Thursday - September, 17, 2009  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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Session 2: Tuesday - September, 29, 2009  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
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SpoolFlex Advanced Training

*VISUAL Output Definition: This class will demonstrate how to convert reports to Excel using the *VISUAL method. This is a short class that is designed for users who already have experience creating Output Definitions and now would like to learn about the *VISUAL method. This session will further cover a few of the features that were mentioned in the SpoolFlex Basic Training session.

Excel Output Definition features covered in this Training Session:

• Mapping and modifying Column Headings
• Mapping a Column
• Page Setup
• Include/Exclude
• Color Highlighting
• Secondary Analysis
• Column Attributes

August Schedule
Thursday, August 20, 2009  3:00 - 3:30 PM EST
*REGISTER HERE*

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, or Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 (Panther®) or newer

• Chinese Hospital
• Davco Restaurants Incorporated
• Grand Forks County

• Hereford Insurance Company
• Northern Virginia Electric Co-Op
• SGS Petroleum Service Corporation

SpoolFlex automates 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 (the native iSeries software) lets you print electronic forms and checks on standard HP-compatible laser printers using plain cut sheet paper. It also allows you to copy them to PDF to automatically e-mail, fax, and electronically file to network file servers. No PC hardware or custom programming is required.

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

eSign, an electronic signature software, allows you to electronically sign your documents to print on laser printers.

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