Re: How do I create overlays on v7.4

[DFreinkel <dfreinkel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was able to use box and line to get what I needed.
It was slower than an overlay but this way anyone can maintain it.

Thanks

Darryl Freinkel
iPad

> On Jun 10, 2021, at 5:43 PM, Vern Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Overlays are still created the same way - you use a printer driver in windows to "print" the source, then copy to the i, then run the CRTOVL command, I think it is.
>
> The drivers are now obtained from Ricoh, IIRC. 
>
> HTH
> Vern
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: "RPG programming on IBM i" <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:20:20 PM
> Subject: How do I create overlays on v7.4
>
> Its been a long time since I created an overlay and IBM changed something on
> how to create the overlays.
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>
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> Does anyone know what the procedure is or is there a way using the DDS in a
> printer file that will let me create boxes and lines?
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> TIA
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> Darryl Freinkel
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