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ACM - AFP Conversion Module

Overview

ACM™ - PDF makes mainframe data available for Internet use

ACM™, AFP Conversion Module, is a mainframe AFP to PDF conversion solution. MVS data sets (VM: CMS files) serve as input and output sources respectively, to make application integration easier. Making host data available to the Internet is a key element in the on-going host Internet integration efforts. Using the common standards AFP and PDF a strategic and flexible solution is achieved. It is most important to fit in the environment of the Internet users, even if the data are stored on the host. The possibility of viewing before printing selected pages is essential using the company Intranet. Furthermore, when printing, fidelity must be ensured, i.e. the output must be a true AFP document.
Finally, XML can be used as input , equivalent to IBM PSF pagedef processing

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Features

  • Mainframe conversion software
  • z/OS, OS/390 and VM environments
  • AFP2PDF and XML2PDF conversion
  • Input from data set (files)
  • Output to data set (files)
  • Input AFP, XML and line data
  • Output PDF
  • Output as PCL or PS (optional)