This course provides training in the use of Advanced Function Presentation and Printing (AFP). Concepts, AFP products, and printers will be explained. Hands-on exercises will accelerate the student’s proficiency for developing AFP software. Upon completion, the student will be able to develop and maintain AFP applications using GML, SCRIPT/VS, PMF, PPFA and OGL.

Application programmers responsible for developing and maintaining AFP print applications in the MVS and z/OS environment.

• Understand the AFP environment
• Create AFP documents using Generalized Markup Language (GML) and SCRIPT
• Alter page segments using the Print Management Facility (PM F)
• Define form definitions and page definitions using the Page Printer Formatting Aid (PPFA)
• Create overlays using the Overlay Generation Language (OGL)
• Use control records (IMM and IDM) within a program or file
• Code appropriate JCL, TSO or CMS commands to utilize AFP
• Use the AFP Viewer to browse
• AFP objects before printing

• AFP Overview
• GML - A Primer
• Coding SCRIPT/VS Control Words
• Using Fonts
• Page Segment
• Building Overlays
• Page Definition
• Form Definition
• JCL and TSO Processing

Participants should have a basic understanding of the mainframe, along with TSO/ISPF and JCL ability.