n News From the Lab
n Helpful Tips and Answers to Your Questions
n Training Schedule for October and November
n Recent Additions to DRV Family of Customers

Current version 4.5.8 was released on October 5, 2009
Enhancement List See what is new in the latest version
Update Instructions Follow these instructions to upgrade your SpoolFlex/FormFlex software.

Have you ever wanted to embed our API’s (commands) directly into your CL program? This can be accomplished very easily. Below is an example of an API command that will allow you to copy a spooled file to a PDF file.
(Standard disclaimer: This code is furnished “as is” with no implied warrantee and would require changes to work in your environment and should be fully tested before moving into a production environment.)

PGM PARM(&NURSE)
/*declare incoming parameter */

DCL VAR(&NURSE) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(10)
/* declare work variable holding the destination path to file server */
/* this would need to be changed to define your intended destination */

DCL VAR(&PATH1) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(50) + VALUE('QNTC/Server1/')
/* declare work variable for the destination directory */

DCL VAR(&PATH) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(100)
/* add library DRVSFLEX to library list (monitor for library already exists message */

ADDLIBLE LIB(DRVSFLEX)
MONMSG MSGID(CPF2103)
/* define destination path using the server path and adding nurse id */

CHGVAR VAR(&PATH) VALUE(&PATH1 *TCAT &NURSE)
/* copy spooled file from outq SFOUTQ with formtype = nurses id to file server as a pdf file */

SFACOPY OUTQ(SFOUTQ) FRMTYP(&NURSE) OUTTYP(*PDF) + TOPATH(&PATH) FILNM('DAILY NURSE REPORT.PDF')
/* remove library DRVSFLEX from library list */

RMVLIBLE LIB(DRVSFLEX)
MONMSG MSGID(CPF0000)
ENDPGM: ENDPGM

Q: I am creating a form using FormFlex. How do I add a logo to a form?
A: There are three steps to add a logo. First, convert your image into PCL format. Second, import your image into FormFlex. For doing this, you will need to map a drive to DRV directory on IFS. In FormFlex main menu select option 20=Setup/Maintenance Menu, then select option 19=Work With Images and use F6 to import an image. Finally, place that image in your form.

Tips for FormFlex users:
To keep the original User ID when merging a spooled file with the form, use NEWSPLUSI(*SPLUSI) parameters.
For example: FFAEDOC EDOCNM('AK TEST') NEWSPLUSI(*SPLUSI). This command creates ASC files that have User Id from the original SCS spooled file. You also need to have an authority to create files for other user's profile.

Tips for SpoolFlex users:
nIn the new version of e-mail, you can have up to 128 characters in an attached document's    name.
nSpoolFlex supports 128 characters in a folder name.

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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.

October Schedule

Session 1: Thursday - October 15, 2009   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
*REGISTER HERE* for this date

Session 2: Thursday - October 29, 2009   3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
*REGISTER HERE* for this date

November Schedule

Session 1: Thursday - November 12, 2009   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
*REGISTER HERE* for this date

Session 2: Tuesday - November 24, 2009   3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
*REGISTER HERE* for this date

SpoolFlex Advanced Training

V4 E-mail Configuration and Features: This class will help you to configure your e-mail through SpooFlex to the latest version 4. We will cover some of the new e-mail features and will discuss how you can benefit from them while using SpoolFlex software.

V4 E-mail features covered in this Training Session are:

• Longer names for attached documents
• Setting up "Form e-mail address and name"
• Multiple file attachments
• Read receipt option from Manage Spooled File menu
• New e-mail API

October Schedule
Thursday - October 22, 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

n DISCO
n Lyons Specialty Co, LLC
n San Andreas Regional Center
n Terrebonne Parish Government

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 (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.

Call for a FREE demonstration, or visit http://www.drvtech.com/evaluation.html

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