When you request a Security Code from Cobwebb you will be emailed a command string calling this command with all your security details. Make sure that you have the library CPPD in your library list, then paste the command string into a command line and press enter. [from version 6.2.24]

The PPD Security screen will be displayed with all of the entries, including the Access Code. Press enter to update your Security details.

Command Parameters

System Name (SYSTEM)

This name is used as part of the security to identify the company, and is usually the company name.

Location (LOCATE)

The location identifies the company location.

Country Code (COUNTR)

The Country Code identifies the country of installation e.g. UK

Expiry date (EXPIRY)

If a demonstration copy of the software is provided an expiry date is used to identify the end of the trial period. A permanent copy of the software has a blank expiry date. After the expiry date the software will not create spooled files. Cobwebb also supply a "Term" licence which will also have an expiry date.

Term (TERM)

This entry is only used if an Expiry Date has been entered. It is used to determine if the licence is a "Term" licence or a "Temporary / Demonstration" licence. Enter a "Y" if you have a "Term" licence or "N" for a "Temporary / Demonstration" licence. The only difference is in the message that is sent to QSYSOPR when the licence is nearing its Expiry Date.

Print Page Designer (DESIGN)

A Y indicates that you can create output using a PPD e.g. CRTPPD, RUNPPD or the Spooled File Monitor.

AFP Print feature (ADVPRT)

A Y indicates the AFP print feature is authorised. This enables use of Graphics overlays, fonts barcodes etc.

PC Designer (PCDSGN)

A Y indicates that you may upload Cobwebb Designs to the IBM i from the Cobwebb Designer.

Fax interface (FAXINT)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb Fax interface is authorised.

Number of lines (LINES)

The number of authorised fax lines.

Number of PC users (PCUSER)

The number of PC Users authorised to use the Cobwebb Fax PC Windows Software.

Email interface (EMLINT)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb Email interface is authorised.

File interface (FILINT)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb File interface is authorised.

XML interface (XMLINT)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb XML interface is authorised.

Web interface (WEBNT)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb Web Service interface is authorised.

PDF interface (PDFINT)

A Y indicates the Spool-a-matic PDF interface is authorised.

Docstore (DOCSTR)

A Y indicates the Cobwebb Docstore module is authorised.

Access code (CODE)

The access code provided by Cobwebb Communications Ltd.