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This screen is used to input the instructions for the CRTPPD command.
Page Definition
The name of the PPD file that you are creating / modifying.
Options
1=Create |
Create a new function, the new function is inserted before the current line |
2=Revise |
Amend an existing function |
3=Copy |
Copy a function. |
4=Delete |
Delete a function. |
Functions
Each type of function has a different layout. The possible functions are:
Copy text from any position on a line to the same or any other line. |
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Text data can be inserted using the move instruction. |
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The LOOP defines the lines within the input document which are tested for the conditions specified in the following IF instructions. |
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Conditional test, if true the instructions following are completed. |
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Conditional test on a parameter field. |
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Completes a sequence of one or more IFs. |
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Completes a loop. |
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Graphics member inserts an Image or Overlay. |
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Resource element - This is useful in reducing the size of your output if you are using the same image multiple times as it just references a single resource. Limitations •These need to be full page images •Only Blank & White •Positioning if using PDF output can have issues due to the "No print border". |
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Defines an output device, one or more OUTP can be used. |
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Parameter for an exit program. |
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Call an exit program. |
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Variables 1-6 which can be loaded from the spooled file and tested. |
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Blanks an area of the output page. |
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Defines an XML element. |
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Defines an XML attribute. |
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Defines an XML instruction. |
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Defines an XML comment. |
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Defines an XML text. |
Entries
Line
The input spooled file line number.
Description
The description of the function.
Function keys
F3=Exit |
Returns to the Work with PPD screen without updating. |
Display the PPD Control Screen. Use the PPD Control Screen to enter the control details for splitting the spooled file into separate documents. |
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F12=Previous |
Returns to the previous screen without updating. |
Note:
Press ENTER to update