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Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Sep 15, 2021

RELATED IDEAS

make the pdf converter in ACS accessible by batch (.bat files)

make the function to convert a spool to pdf available via a command (just like we can open a 5250 session within a batch command).
Thank you


Use Case:

it would be nice to have the function to convert spool to pdf available via a command from within a .bat file


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     May 22, 2023
    IBM believes that a solution for this Idea is available with the addition of the SYSTOOLS.GENERATE_PDF scalar function.

    This was delivered in 2021 for IBM i 7.4 with SF99704 Level 13 and IBM i 7.3 with SF99703 Level 24. It was included in the base release for IBM i 7.5.

    The function is described on this page, including a link to the corresponding IBM Documentation.
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6442021
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 7, 2021

    Thank you for submitting your Request For Enhancement. There are already a couple plugin options available:

    The command to start the Printer Output support is:
    Start_Programs\Windows_x86-64\acslaunch_win-64.exe /plugin=splf /system=

    If you would like to convert a specific spool file, you can use:
    Start_Programs\Windows_x86-64\acslaunch_win-64.exe /plugin=rmtcmd /system= /cmd="CPYSPLF ...specify_the_other_parms"

    For additional information about these plugins and others, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-access-acs-getting-started#9.1

    After evaluating your submission, the decision at this time is to not provide any additional support.

  • Guest
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    |     Sep 16, 2021

    You can do this via the CPYSPLF command or the SQL function (SYSTOOLS.Generate_PDF).

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