Re: Overlay Problem

is the ovrprtf option for printer type = default (*SCS) or *AFPDS?
i use *afpds
Some have had problems with MS Word, but usually file will not CRTOVL.
I like to use MS Paint.
hth
jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Prescott" <iseries400@sprintmail.com>
To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 4:48 PM
Subject: Overlay Problem


> I am having a problem attaching an overlay to my spool files.
>
> I created a word document, printed the document to an AFP print
> driver.  Then I sent the file created to the 400 via FTP in binary
> mode.  Using the CRTOVL command I created the overlay.  I can print the
> overlay via the AFP utilities and everything is fine.
>
> NOW
>
> I have tried creating a print file an attaching the overlay via the
CRTPRTF
> file command.
> When  I call the program that produces the spool file, I get data but no
> overlay.
>
> I deleted the print file and recreated only this time used DDS command at
> record level to output the overlay.  I compiled, called the program and
the
> same results.
>
> I tried using the OVRPRTF command stating the overlay to be used, compiled
> and again ran with the same results.
>
> I modified the OVRPRTF command to send to a device I KNOW prints overlays
> -- it is an IPDS printer and other overlays are printed on it -- different
> results -- nothing printed.
>
> I have worked with forms and macros on stored on a printer hard drive
> and/or memory and enabled with PCL commands -- I have never worked with
> overlays on the 400 -- I am sure I am missing something basic -- BUT time
> will soon become an issue.  Any help anyone can offer is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Tim Prescott
> email: iseries400@sprintmail.com
>
>
>
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