Overlay Problem

[Tim Prescott <iseries400@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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