InterForm400®
eForms & Intelligent Output Managementfor IBM AS/400, iSeries & i5
InterForm400- Intelligent Output Management
Fax distribution
IOM -Intelligent Output Management
Formatted Spool Files
Zebra label printer
Std. Laser printer
E-mail distribution
Document Archiving
For easy designing of forms
“Drag & Drop” formatting of spool data
Interfaces directly with the AS/400 software
Forms creation (1) via PC Graphical Designer
Flash Movie
Sub-formsUse of sub-overlays is also possible, ideal forheaders, footers and marketing campaigns
Forms creation (2)
Windows compatibility Import designs from any Windows application.
Print Preview
WYSIWYG viewing of forms and spool data is an integrated part of InterForm400
5250 Emulation
Design directly on the AS/400
SCS Spool Data
Mr. Johnson Printer Supply Inc.42, Falcon Street Tel.: +99 88 77 66Bayview 5555 Fax: +99 88 77 55Country [email protected]
Invoice
Article Spec. # Amount
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printe 1 4,000.-
15875 LED Printer NEW 1 5,000.-
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,000.-
White paper
Water marks
COPY
E-form Elements
Lines and frames
Text Constants:Company name,address, tel. no. etcPart no. Description Quantity Price
Customer Delivery Address
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
Formattedspool data
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printer 1 4,000.-
15875 LED Printer NEW 1 5,000.-
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
1234567Invoice #“Fancy” FontsAny font available inyour printer, or imported from your PC (TTF)
Inverted text
Total USD 15,000.-
Bar codeswith contents captureddfrom the spool data
Conditional ElementsVariable data determinegraphics and/or text(The word ”LED” triggers the illustration and text)
Always the latest LED models !
LogosImported from PC
Dyn
amic
Bu
ild
-up
of
des
ign
Total freedom in formatting, re-positioning and rotating spool data using scalable fonts and barcodes
Rotation
of data
30, 90, 120, 180, 210, 270 degrees
Standard SCS output
Formatted with font,
alignment and positioning
Formatting of Spool Data
Formatting of Spool Data - Barcode support
• Code 3 of 9 (39)
• Code 128 (EAN128)
• EAN8, EAN12, EAN13
• PDF417 (2-dimentional)
• Postnet
• OCR-A
• OCR-B
Copy management lets you print copies of the original spool data in other departments with e.g. a COPY sign as Watermark
Copy management
COPY 1
COPY 2
Multi-Up saves paper
4 Spool pagesAdam
Bruce
Chris
Dennis
1 PrintAdam Bruce
Chris Dennis
Multi-up feature
Advanced spool handling features such as Sorting, Grouping and Splitting are standard features in InterForm400
SortingAdam
Bruce
Chris
Dennis
Eric
GroupingAdam
Arnold
Bruce
Bernhard
Chris
Charles
SplittingBruce
Bernhard
Spool handling
Call of programs enables extract and insertion of additional information
Data Retrieval
Mr. Johnson Printer Supply Inc.42, Falcon Street Tel.: +99 88 77 66Bayview 5555 Fax: +99 88 77 55Country [email protected]
Company Number: XY00159
Invoice
Article Spec. # Amount
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printe 1 4,000.-
15875 LED Printer NEW 1 5,000.-
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,000.-
Look upAtt.: Mr. John Smidth
Extracted info.
Fax distribution
IOM -Intelligent Output Management
Formatted Spool Files
Zebra label printer
Std. Laser printer
E-mail distribution
Document Archiving
AutoFormsControl lets you automate the merge process of individual spool pages with specific forms and following the required distribution methods
Automatic Processing
Automatic Processing
PCLFiles
Image
FormsBar
codes
Fonts
InterForm400Ressources
AS/400Application
Output queues
Writers
Devices
PRT02PRT01Sub-SystemSub-System
PRT02*PRTWTR
PRT01*RMTWTR
Dev *3812IP (LPR)
LAN Twinax/PCPCLSCS
With device attached
PRT01_in PRT02_in ”Input Queue”Without device attached
InvoiceInvoice15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printer 1 4,000.-
15875 Laser Printer 1 5,000.-
Total USD 15,000.-
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
SalesDepartment
Book-keepingDepartment
COPY
InvoiceInvoice
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printer 1 4,000.-
15875 Laser Printer 1 5,000.-
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
COPY
InvoiceInvoice
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printer 1 4,000.-
15875 Laser Printer 1 5,000.-
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
COPY
InvoiceInvoice
15871 Laser Printer 1 1,000.-
15872 Laser Printer 1 2,000.-
15873 Laser Printer 1 3,000.-
15874 Laser Printer 1 4,000.-
15875 Laser Printer 1 5,000.-
Mr. Johnson42, Falcon StreetBayview 5555
DispatchDepartment
LabelsLabels15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
WAN
AS/400
UserWorkstation
UserWorkstation
Distributed print
Unlimited number of PCL printers are supported.(Twinax, LAN or PC attached)
Drawer control Multiple output bins Duplex & Color printing
- are supported!
Zebra thermal printers with ZPL emulation are supported
Multiple printers supported
Runs as a background process without any need of making changes to the ERP system and fully transparent to the users
Users Transparency
Fax distribution
IOM -Intelligent Output Management
Formatted Spool Files
Zebra label printer
Std. Laser printer
E-mail distribution
Document Archiving
Integrated E-mail Distribution
Automatic distribution of documents via E-mail
Directly from the iSeries or via a PC mail server
Integrated e-mail system
Custom e-mail templatesDefinition name . . . . : EMAIL
Description . . . . . . : InterForm400 - E-mail defintion
E-mail text version . . : OCONFIRM01
Description . . . . . . . Order Confirmation 001
E-mail subject . . . . . . Order Confirmation *V1 - Your ref. *V2
E-mail text . . . . . . .
Dear Mr. *V3
As per your P.O. Nr. *V2, please find our attached
Order Confirmation Nr. *V4
Best Regards
*FROM
Intermate A/S
PDF-file name . . . . . . OConfirm_*V4.pdf
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
Definition name . . . . : EMAIL
Description . . . . . . : InterForm400 - E-mail defintion
E-mail text version . . : OCONFIRM01
Description . . . . . . . Order Confirmation 001
E-mail subject . . . . . . Order Confirmation *V1 - Your ref. *V2
E-mail text . . . . . . .
Dear Mr. *V3
As per your P.O. Nr. *V2, please find our attached
Order Confirmation Nr. *V4
Best Regards
*FROM
Intermate A/S
PDF-file name . . . . . . OConfirm_*V4.pdf
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
Result
Integrated e-mail system
Attachment’s are in genuine, searchable PDF format
Fax distribution
IOM -Intelligent Output Management
Formatted Spool Files
Zebra label printer
Std. Laser printer
E-mail distribution
Document Archiving
Fax Distributio
n
Email Distribution
WAN
AS/400User
Workstation
Automated Distribution Centre
Label Printing
LabelsLabels15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
15871
Laser Printer
Laser Printing
Fax distribution
Formatted Spool Files
Zebra label printer Std. Laser
printer
E-mail distribution
Document Archiving
InterArchive400- Intelligent Spool Archiving for InterForm400
Why use an archiving solution
Increased customer satisfaction Instant access to all documents
Personalized answers
Increased filling quality Simultaneous access to the same document
Eliminated the risk of loosing documents
Enrich your IT environment
InterArchive400- Intelligent Spool Archiving for InterForm400
Why use an archiving solution
Reduce cost Reduce the physical space needed for the archiving
Eliminated multiple copies of the same document
Reduces cost and time consumption used for manually retrieve hardcopy documents
Increased productivity Facilitate quick exchange of information
Reducing time for searching documents
Reduce administrative labor
InterArchive400- Intelligent Spool Archiving for InterForm400
Why use an archiving solution
Because it fits with the business strategies of today
Focusing on customers – Reaction time Increasing Output – Efficiency Reduce cost
InterArchive400- Intelligent Spool Archiving for InterForm400
Return on Investment < 1 yearReturn on Investment < 1 year
Document Type Customer Number Date Customer ref. Total
Order Confirmation 568956 2357895 12-11-2000 02456 800,00
Record in InterArchive
1 AutoHause GmbH AutoHause GmbH
Nürnburgring 1 Nürnburgring 1
D-123456 Hansastadt D-123456 Hansastadt
Germany Germany
568956 568956
Att.: Andrew McDee Confirmation of Order 2357895
Date 10-11-2000 Date 12-11-2000
DHL Your ref. 02456
Dear Sirs,
We hereby confirm your order for the following items, as per your
below-mentioned order:
02456 Intermate 100, w. TN5250e 20-11-2000 3 150.00 750.00
(with US power supply)
01348 IPDS Client 20-11-2000 1 50.00 50.00
NOTE: please forward serial number of
the harddisk, for which the software are
to be installed.
800.00 0 0.00 USD 800.00
1 AutoHause GmbH AutoHause GmbH
Nürnburgring 1 Nürnburgring 1
D-123456 Hansastadt D-123456 Hansastadt
Germany Germany
568956 568956
Att.: Andrew McDee Confirmation of Order 2357895
Date 10-11-2000 Date 12-11-2000
DHL Your ref. 02456
Dear Sirs,
We hereby confirm your order for the following items, as per your
below-mentioned order:
02456 Intermate 100, w. TN5250e 20-11-2000 3 150.00 750.00
(with US power supply)
01348 IPDS Client 20-11-2000 1 50.00 50.00
NOTE: please forward serial number of
the harddisk, for which the software are
to be installed.
800.00 0 0.00 USD 800.00
Indexing info. from Source Spool file
Created PDF file from InterForm400
Spool File Archiving - Example of InterArchiving
Spool File Archiving
Retrieved PDF file from InterArchive
E-mail distribution
Distribution to printer
Via PC network
Via Spool system
Features of InterArchive400
1) Storage in the universal format, namely PDF.
2) Indexing for quick retrieval.
3) Re-indexing of the Archive data-base, to comply with the
requirements of the future.
4) Archiving in the IFS or other server technology in the network,
ensuring tight security and cost effective storage
5) Re-print of stored PDF documents via the iSeries spool system.
6) Web-based Graphical User Interface
7) Preview of the stored PDF documents in the free Acrobat Reader,
enabling quick distribution to 3rd. party.
InterArchive400- Intelligent Spool Archiving for InterForm400
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
InterWord400For Letter Distribution
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
Develop your Letter Templates in:
Word
WordPerfect
StarOffice
or in any other word processor supporting Rich Text Format (RTF)
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
10.569,00
Sources data is retreived from
Physical files
&
Queries
Poul D. Christiansen
Kongevejen 194a
DK-3460 Birkeroed
Denmark
Date: 11.09.2002
.<RTOT
.<RNAM
.<RAD1
.<RAD2
.<RAD3
.<RAD4
Date: .&*DATE
Re.: Outstanding Payments
Dear Sirs,
According to our records a payment of $ is over due. We kindly ask you to settle the payment immediately.
Should you have initiated the payments in question, please ignore this letter.
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
Advanced use:
Use command files for conditional call of
variables and text sections..<RNAM .<RAD2 .<RAD3 .<RAD4
Date: .&*DATE
Re.: Outstanding Payments
Dear Sirs,
According to our records a payment of $ .<RTOT is over due. We kindly ask you to settle the payment immediately.
Should you have initiated the payments in question, please ignore this letter.
Yours faithfully Intermate Technology Group
.<RNUM
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
InterWord400
• Native AS/400 mail merge functionality• Enables user customized mass mailings via MS Word
templates• Enables use of queries or data base files for retrieval of
customer information• Enables mass distribution via print or via e-mail• Utilises the AS/400 spool system for printing
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
Benefits using InterForm400
Save TimeOptimize routines and reduce manual labour going from an to printers and fax machines. Avoid running out of pre-printed forms
Flexibility & Adaptability
Easy update of the product, according to company growth and changes
SimplicityAll your forms are printed on the same white paper
Corporate image Improve corporate image using logos, slogan… on all your forms
Document readabilityImprove documents readability through consistent use of customised forms, barcodes, signatures and logos ( road map, shipment form…)
Money saved on pre-printed paperNo more pre-printed paper used
Savings on administration Use copy management features and distributed print.
Work continuity: ProductivitySave time changing paper in printers. Document created directly from spool files and printed on the right printer.
Flexibility & adaptabilityAvoid waste of pre-printed stock when changes are required
Reduced facsimile and postage costsConvert documents to PDF and send them by E-mail.
Reduce expenses on consultancyRetrieve additional information via User programs.
Financial Benefits(ROI – Return on Investment < 12 months)
Financial Benefits(ROI – Return on Investment < 12 months)
Cost of Manually handling documents Unit TotalNumber of documents per Year 10.000 € €
Printing cost 10.000 0,01 100
Postage cost 3.333 0,55 1.833
Fascimile cost 6.666 0,05 333
Manual Handling 10.000 1,00 10.000
Cost for pre-printed forms 10.000 0,005 50
Savings going to e-mail in total 12.266
Savings on new IPDS printers 0 850,00 0
Savings in Total 12.266
1500 InterForm400 licenses have been sold to this date.
Testimonials and forms examples are available.
Reference List
InterForm400 Summary
InterForm400 – Features
Applications included with InterForm400
Graphical Designer JAVA based application, running a PC interfacing directly with the AS/400. enables easy forms design and spool file formatting. loads all spool pages for correct formatting of documents with diff. page
layout.
PCL-Viewer enables viewing of forms designs from an 5250 environment enables viewing of formatted print from an 5250 output queue
5250 software Import and export functions for remote support and sharing of forms and
spool files Native 5250 drivers for all output formats like PCL, PDF, Fax TIFF and ZIP
(No PC driver overlay resources, for an easy transition.
InterForm400 – Features
Design Interface JAVA Client for design and ”Drag & Drop” spool formatting Import of designs from PC applications Green Screen design interface WYSIWYG viewing of forms and formatted spools in the OUTQ
Spool Formatting Formatting in terms of positioning, fonts, rotation etc. Conditional formatting handling ”Floating Text” Conversion to Barcodes Copy Management Sorting, Grouping and Splitting of spool files
Output Formats(Native drivers)
PCL for laser printers and archiving ZPL for Zebra Thermal printers PDF for e-mailing and archiving ZIP for compression of stream files.
InterForm400 - Distribution
Distribution Central Sub-system enables distribution of documents to either printers or e-
mail addresses. Call of User Exit programs enables retrieval of additional information
from the host.
Fax Distribution Automatic distribution of InterForm400 documents via fax.
E-mail Distribution Automatic distribution of PDF documents by e-mails from the iSeries
400
Multiple language support Code page support for most language (Unicode support Q2/2006)
Laser Printers Duplex Drawer Control Output Bin Control Stapling Jogging Multi-up
Enveloping Systems Neopost Pitney Bowes BÖWE HEFTER PFE
InterForm400 – Hardware Support
All in all will InterForm400 provide you with:
InterForm400
Improved corporate imageImproved corporate image
Improved work flowImproved work flow
Flexibility & independence Flexibility & independence
Cost savingsCost savings
E-forms & Intelligent Output Management
for IBM iSeries & i5
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