Qualified Spooled File Processing on Merge Commands
Formtastic can now be configured to process a specific spool file instead of all spool files in an output queue, giving the user better control over which spool file to merge with a given form. The user can specify the complete qualified spooled file information; job name, job number, job user, and spooled file number on the Merge commands for forms and checks. Additionally, *LAST can be specified as the spooled file number to automatically process the last spooled file produced by the current job.
Image Capture Now Supports Low Resolution Images
Formtastic’s Image Capture Module allows users to capture images such as electronic signatures from portable devices, signatures from signature pads, and miscellaneous images such as collision pictures for insurance claims or product shots for pick lists. While in previous versions those images had to be high resolution (300x300 dpi or 600x600 dpi), the new version 5.4.2 allows for importing low resolution images at 81x81 dpi. Low resolution images are commonplace in applications where wireless devices are being used to collect electronic signatures for POD’s (proof of delivery) that have later to be merged with a form that is automatically emailed or faxed to a customer and also archived electronically into an imaging database like IntelliChief.
Improved Error Status and Warning Reporting
Formtastic’s unique Job/Document Tracking features lets users track the status of their jobs and take immediate action on any errors or warnings encountered. The screen showing error status/warning has been improved to include more detailed information about errors encountered when processing jobs, allowing users to pinpoint the exact problem and take corrective action. Information provided includes the error/warning type, status, filename, location, and recovery steps.
Dynamic Naming for Auto-Merges
With the new release, users setting up auto-merges for multiple output queues can now use *FORMTYP parameter to simplify configuration steps necessary to merge multiple forms with spool files from a specific output queue. Formtastic will process the output queues looking for spool files matching the form type defined in the auto-merge definitions, bypassing those that don’t meet the requirements. A typical scenario is a company with 20 or so different forms or checks (purchase orders, invoices, statements, payroll checks, etc.) that need to be merged with spool files each with a different input queue and a different output queue. With the new dynamic naming feature, auto-merges need to be setup only once for each output/input queue regardless of the quantity of forms involved.
Support for IBM i5 V6R1
Formtastic 5.4.2 has been converted and tested against IBM’s newest operating system for the System i platform, V6R1, and can be used by customers running this version without problems.
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