July 18, 2014 – DRV Technologies, Inc., the developer of FlexTools report management, electronic forms and MICR laser checks software, report writer / query tool, and system monitoring for the IBM i, iSeries, and AS/400, has announced the release of FlexTools V6.0 which is the DRV suite of solutions including SpoolFlex, FormFlex, Secure Checks, DBXFlex and MessageFlex.
Many organizations are looking for ways to reduce costs and find paperless report and document processing more efficient. With leaner staffs, an extra set of automated eyes monitoring system and program messages is a must. The need for an inexpensive alternative to convoluted IBM i report writers has existed for years. FlexTools offers all of these in modular software solutions that are economically priced and easy to deploy.
According to DRV President Richard Voss, “…many of the enhancements contained in the release of FlexTools V6.0 include changes in the Software User Interface making the software even more user friendly and easier to use. We are always looking at ways to modify/change the software to improve the users experience based on direct feedback from our customers.”
FlexTools V6.0 added features include:
- SpoolFlex Report Management Added:
- Ability to Email and Convert directly from the IBM WRKSPLF and WRKOUTQ screens
- Enhanced emailing attachments increasing multiple attachments, number of attachments in a single zip file, and ability to specify *ALL when emailing attachments from a folder
- Improved user interface with simplified naming and file location formatting
- FormFlex Forms and MICR Laser Check Management Added:
- PDFDirect for faster PDF output, smaller files and better image and color management allowing use of a single form for both print and PDF with identical results. Includes Simple form distribution in form header for simplified electronic distribution set up
- Barcode support for QR codes, PDF 417 in print and PDF without font requirement.
- Check Register to Secure Checks tracking check details, payee, print date, person that printed and even the total amount of the check run
- MessageFlex System Notification
- Significant enhancements to expand capability to monitor system and program messages, jobs, job queues, subsystems and system resources.
- Added phone app compatible with iPhone and Android to allow https://www.drvtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pixlr-image-generator-693666e6e5fb43c804d906cf.jpgistrators to view and reply to messages, view jobs running and more
- DBXFlex Report Writer / Query Tool
- Extract data from IBM i database files and output reports directly to Excel, PDF and more
- Added ability to provide runtime variables to generate custom reports on the fly
- Added ability to join multiple database files together for custom report extraction
- FlexTools Solution Suite:
- Added command to Find/Replace email address in address books
- Added command to Find/Replace User Profile in all places in software
- Added ability to view last start/stop/duration for each Spool Sentry
About DRV Technologies, Inc.
DRV Technologies, Inc. is an IBM Business Partner providing software solutions for the IBM i, iSeries, and AS/400. DRV Technologies’ solutions are installed around the globe in a variety of vertical markets such as banking, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution and other financial service industries. DRV Technologies is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with direct sales throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.drvtech.com, call 678 417-1521 or email info@drvtech.com.