Re: Forms printing software

They, Formsprint, are offering (though I have seen it) a gui interface of some 
type, as long as you also buy their PDF conversion product.

Both Ezprint and Formsprint are bascially the same when processing the spool 
file. Both have virtual outqs. Even their green screen interface is basically 
the same. Only thing Ezprint has is the PC Gui Interface.
 
Good Luck
Bill
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----- Original Message ----
From: Eric Wolf <eric_a_wolf@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:47:24 AM
Subject: Re: Forms printing software


Phil,

HI I am looking for recommendations for a forms printing software that
can be integrated in RPG programs.

I have worked with one specifically at two clients and have seen 3 
otherpackages (but not used by me) at different clients.  One thing that I 
found important was how easy it will be to interface with my existing 
software.

For example, one system's design is to output the original spool file to a 
"virtual" output queue.  The "virtual" queue is then directed to the "real" 
queue.  This makes it so easy when users are moved to an area with a 
different printer-you just have to redirect the user's output to the new 
"virtual" queue - not each individual user's reports.  Other systems user 
AS400 user profile output queue, user profile tables, form type or user data 
on the spool file. These options are great if you are directing specific 
reports that have to go on the same printer no matter who outputs the 
document.

FormsPrint (previously mentioned) is strictly a 400 solution - no graphical 
interface. But I am so used to that one, I am partial to it.  Plus their 
help support is great.  They used to (do not know if they still do this) 
offer to create three (3) documents as part of your purchase.

Eric