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PRO AFP to PDF |
PRO AFP to PDF dynamically converts documents from Advanced Function Printing (AFPDS) into standard Portable Document Format (PDF) files for use with browsers such as Adobe's Acrobat® Reader.
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AFP to PDF conversion
PRO AFP to PDF
Overview
Features & Benefits
Product Specifications
System Requirements
Overview
PRO AFP to PDF provides a smooth migration path for AFP printer customers who want to move their applications to the Internet or to archival/retrieval environments without making costly application changes.
PRO AFP to PDF dynamically converts documents from Advanced Function Printing AFPDS into standard PDF files for use with browsers such as Adobe's Acrobat® Reader.
PRO AFP to PDF provides customers with a way to also move their AFP printing applications to the Internet or to archival/retrieval environments without making costly application changes.
PRO AFP to PDF runs on a multitude of platforms including MVS, Unix, Linux, AIX and Windows.
Easy Navigation using Bookmarks
With PRO AFP to PDF any data in the print file including TLE and NOP records can be used as Bookmarks and automatically organized into multiple levels, for easy navigation. Index rules can be set up, allowing indexing on multiple criteria.
Multiple Uses
PRO AFP to PDF can be used for the following
Viewing documents for E-statement applications in EBPP systems and bill presentment systems.
Distributing documents electronically.
Selective Reprinting.
Archival/Retrieval.
Storage of AFP documents in imaging and COLD systems.
Storage of AFP documents in Report management and Distribution systems.
The Best Approach
PRO AFP to PDF is the best approach because it provides the following:
Outstanding performance combined with exceptional quality.
A feature-rich product with extensible capabilities.
High-quality web-ready PDF files.
Searching capability in PDF files.
High quality full color PDF forms merged into PDF files during the transform process.
Quick transform speeds allowing web server-based on-demand transformation, thereby reducing storage costs.
PDF files optimized for viewing and desktop printing.
Acrobat security options can be used.
A choice of platforms that includes Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, Linux, z/OS, or Windows.
An open product that can be utilized in any output management strategy.
The least cost combined with the best architecture.
With the PRO Splitter option a large AFP file can be split into many output files based on a variety of criteria, providing excellent performance, great flexibility and a lot of power for the user.
With the PRO Indexer option index files or database commands can be created while the conversion is being done.
With the PRO Document Enhancer option, documents can be modified to meet changing needs while they are being converted to PDF.
Pages, text fields, form fields, hyperlinks, bar codes and OMR marks, can be added, saving application program changes.
Flexible Resource Management
The key to the power and flexibility of PRO AFP to PDF is the way it manages print resources.
PRO AFP to PDF automatically converts AFP resources into PDF resources, thus optimizing and simplifying the implementation process.
All PDF resources are compressed to keep file size small for quick downloads.
AFP bitmapped fonts can be converted to PostScript Type 3 fonts or mapped to PostScript Type 1 fonts.
PRO AFP to PDF provides a very efficient and simple method of managing overlays and images.
AFP overlays are automatically converted to PDF and IOCA, GOCA and IM1 images are automatically converted to PDF compressed images and embedded in the output PDF file.
Multiple Platforms
PRO AFP to PDF runs on the following platforms:
Windows XP, NT, ME, 2000, 2003,Vista
AIX
Solaris
Linux
HP-UX
OS/390, MVS, z/OS
Superlative Support
Crawford Technologies believes in providing superlative support for all our products.
We offer telephone hotline support for problem reporting and product inquiries as well as FAX and e-mail support. Our online Knowledgebase provides access to our incident reports and change logs 24 by 7.
Our extensive front line experience and in-depth product knowledge allow us to respond quickly with solutions.
For organizations who need support around the clock, our Premium Support Plan provides full 24 X 7 support.
Options Provide Excellent Value
The following options can be plugged into PRO AFP to PDF to provide even more capabilities:
PRO Indexer
PRO Splitter
PRO Document Enhancer
PRO Concatenator
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Superior Image Fidelity
PRO AFP to PDF has the flexibility to map fonts to either standard PostScript/PDF fonts or embed Type 1 fonts for superior image fidelity.
No Need for Costly Application Changes
PRO AFP to PDF provides a smooth migration path for AFPDS printer customers who want to move their applications to the Internet or to archival systems without making costly application changes.
This can save you significant time and resources.
Simplified Implementation Process
The key to the power and flexibility of PRO AFP to PDF is the way it manages print resources.
PRO AFP to PDF automatically converts AFP resources into PDF resources. This simplifies the implementation process.
No pre-conversion is required and resource maintenance is simplified.
Flexible Resource Management
With PRO AFP to PDF, fonts can be easily mapped to standard PostScript fonts.
Each character is mapped to a selected font and glyph, providing the utmost flexibility and quality.
Searching Capability
PRO AFP to PDF allows users to easily perform searches of text in PDF documents
because it uses object-to-object transforms rather than object-to-bitmap transforms.
Bookmark Capability
PRO AFP to PDF provides the users with easy navigation by automatically inserting Bookmarks into PDF files when they are created.
Bookmark information can be automatically extracted from within the AFP file.
Bookmarks on Multiple Criteria
With PRO AFP to PDF, multiple index rules can be set up, allowing bookmarks to be created based on multiple criteria, such as Customer Name and Account Number.
Forms Capability
With PRO AFP to PDF, PDF forms can be used to emulate pre-printed form stock.
They can include boilerplate text and graphics, hyperlinks and other objects as well as watermarks.
This allows the user to see a much higher quality document in PDF.
Platform Independence
PRO AFP to PDF runs on a multitude of platforms including OS/390, z/OS, Unix, AIX and Windows.
This ensures that you can convert AFP files on the most convenient and streamlined system. This allows you to streamline the process and reduce the potential for errors.
Security
With the PRO AFP to PDF security support, users can create encrypted PDF files using standard PDF security options.
Splitting
With the optional PRO Splitter plug-in, large AFP files can be split into multiple PDF files during the conversion.
This allows individual customer, broker, branch or region reports to be created.
This eliminates the need to modify the application that creates the print file and simplifies file management.
Indexing
With the optional PRO Indexer plug-in, external index files can be created simultaneously with the PDF creation.
These index files can be in any format, contain any information and can greatly simplify the process of managing the PDF files.
Enhancement
With the optional PRO Document Enhancer plug-in, documents can be modified to meet changing needs while they are being converted to PDF.
Pages, text fields, form fields, hyperlinks, bar codes and OMR marks, can be added, modified and suppressed, saving costly application program changes.
Automation
With PRO WorkFlow Server and PRO WorkFlow JES Extraction,
the process of selecting files for conversion and the management of the process and handling of the output files can be fully automated.
This can speed the process of getting PDF files to the users and reduce the potential for errors.
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Print Stream Support
PRO AFP to PDF is based on the PRO AFP interpreter that supports the following printer streams:
MO:DCA-P
AFPDS
AFP Category 5
Mixed mode AFP (Category 4)
Resource Support
PRO AFP to PDF contains support for an extensive array of print resources including:
AFP fonts
IM1 images
IOCA images
Overlays
Page Segments
Form definitions
GOCA objects
BCOCA Bar Codes
Font Handling
Superior font management is the key to providing a successful print transform program and PRO AFP to PDF provides the utmost flexibility for font utilization.
PRO AFP to PDF provides several methods for handling fonts, which can be mixed and matched as appropriate. The user can:
Automatically converts AFP bitmapped fonts into PostScript Type 3 fonts and embedded them in the PDF file.
The PRO AFP to PDF font conversion utility supports the conversion of fonts from AFP bitmapped fonts into standard PostScript Type 3 bitmap fonts.
When they are needed, the fonts are converted and embedded them in the PDF file.
Provides a table to map between AFP bitmapped fonts and PostScript Type 1 fonts.
PRO AFP to PDF offers an option of mapping AFP bitmapped fonts to PDF Type 1 fonts.
This eliminates the need for downloading the soft fonts in the document when they are needed.
This option can be used for AFP fonts which have equivalents in PostScript fonts. It can be used for standard and custom AFP fonts.
Image Handling
PRO AFP to PDF automatically converts AFP Page Segments, IM1, GOCA and IOCA images into PDF compressed images and embeds the images in the output PDF file.
GOCA
PRO AFP to PDF automatically converts GOCA objects to equivalent objects in PDF.
This includes color objects.
Overlay Management
PRO AFP to PDF provides a very efficient and simple method of managing overlays.
AFP overlays are stored in a library on the host.
During the transform process, overlays are loaded, as they are needed.
PRO AFP to PDF then accesses any resources that are needed for the overlays and processes them automatically.
Finally, the text on each overlay is put into a PDF resource object, which is stored in the PDF file and accessed when it is needed in the document.
Output Format
PRO AFP to PDF contains a device driver which creates Adobe PDF output files.
These files can be viewed in any browser that can support PDF Version 1.2 or newer. This includes Adobe Acrobat® 3.x, 4.x, 5.x and 6.x.
A large AFP print file can be split into multiple PDF files based on variable data content during the conversion when the PRO Splitter option is active.
PDF files can be merged into the AFP data while being converted. This allows full color PDF files to be created, emulating pre-printed paper stock and providing many advanced capabilities.
The output PDF can be optimized through a number of run-time options which control the way that fonts are managed and the way that the PDF is constructed.
For example, shading patterns can be made darker or lighter for specific applications to meet special application needs.
The PDF output option supports standard PDF document security, and all of its options. PDFs can be encrypted so that use of the PDF can be controlled.
The default viewing orientation can be static or dynamic, when documents contain a mix of portrait and landscape pages, dynamic orientation will allow you to ensure that users always see their documents in the correct orientation.
Bookmarks
Any data in the print file can be used to create the Bookmarks.
Multiple Bookmarks can be created for a specific report (allowing access to the report via multiple paths).
Bookmarks can be arranged in a Parent/Child fashion to allow grouping of Child Bookmarks under the appropriate Parent Bookmark.
An example might be a report displaying information by corporation, division and department, where the bookmarks of department information would be grouped under the bookmarks of the appropriate division and the division bookmarks would be grouped under the appropriate corporation.
Transform Control Options
PRO AFP to PDF has been designed to be a powerful tool. It has an extensive set of control options, which can be used to
adapt PRO AFP to PDF to many different environments and uses. Many options allow control over every facet of
the transform process, making PRO AFP to PDF a fit for many different environments and needs.
Page Selection
The conversion process can select any range of pages from the AFP file to convert.
This can be used to split a large file into smaller segments. It can also be used for reprint purposes.
PRO Indexer option
The PRO Indexer option allows users to select and extract pertinent data from within the print-stream while a document is being processed.
The generated Index files can be in a variety of formats including Comma Separated Variables (CSV), Fixed Length Records and a User Defined File Format.
Any number of index keys can be extracted. After selection, fields can be manipulated as required before being written to the index file.
The PRO Indexer can also be used to "scrape" all or selected fields of text and place it an index file or text file.
PRO Document Enhancer option
The PRO Document Enhancer option allows the manipulation of fields to easily create modified, customized and enhanced documents without having to consume IT resources to make complex programming changes to business applications. Modifications that can be made to print applications include:
Adding fields to pages including OMR marks with integrity counts, barcodes, and control numbers.
Adding slip-sheets between documents for easy statement separation.
Suppressing OMR marks, barcodes and text fields.
Suppressing images.
PRO Text option
The PRO Text option allows users to create text files from AFP files, which contain all of the text from the original input file.
In addition, this output file can identify the actual fonts used for each field.
This text file can be used for display on 3270 screens without graphics capability.
These files can also be used with software that cannot handle AFP formatted data.
Audit Log
The Audit Log option allows users to log the details of the file conversion process.
This can be used as a record of the contents of the AFP file.
The use controls the contents of this log, which can contain fields from the print data, such as account numbers, policy numbers, invoice numbers, customer names and other useful tracking information.
Statistics Log
The Statistic Log option allows users to log statistical information on the file conversion process.
This includes a log of the parameters used, resources used, number of records processed, conversion time, and a wealth of other information.
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Software Prerequisites
PRO AFP to PDF runs on the following operating systems:
Windows
Windows XP, NT, ME, 2000, 2003, Vista
AIX
AIX, version 4.2, 4.3 and 5.x
Unix
Solaris, version 2.6 and up
HP-UX, version 10 and 11
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
z/OS
All versions
MVS Run Time
PRO AFP to PDF for MVS has been developed using the IBM C/C++ compiler. For C
run-time library support, one of the following is required on OS
390 and MVS.
Language Environment for MVS & VM Version 1.4 or higher
MVS C/C++ Language Support Feature of MVS/ESA Version 5.2
Language Environment element of OS/390
Hardware Prerequisites
Computer
PRO AFP to PDF requires a computer capable of running the software described above.
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