Spool-Explorer

Why Spool-Explorer?

Powerful Spool File Conversion Options

When users download a spool file with Spool-Explorer, they can save it in several formats including PDF, HTML, RTF, PRN, or plain text. AFP spool files may also be saved as TIFs. Spool-Explorer lets users build and save customized formatting options that they can apply to the report the next time they download it. They can also apply these report-specific settings to other files of the same type.

Flexible Report Downloads

Spool-Explorer lets users download spool files from a PC application by pointing and clicking, or by running an IBM i command. Spool-Explorer also makes it easy to work with reports that are printed on forms with information in fixed positions, such as invoices and purchase orders. Users can choose to download the report as it appears when displayed on an IBM i session, or with all blank lines embedded.

PDF Functionality

Spool-Explorer includes a number of features related to producing PDF files:

• Support for PDF file compression and encryption.
• Support for graphic overlays to be embedded in the PDF file.
• Additional page sizes and fonts.
• Support for *RICH format downloads and Rich Format Tags.

Distribution to Multiple PCs

Spool-Explorer lets users define a distribution list that includes multiple PCs. They can then reference the distribution list name when using the IBM i download command included in Spool-Explorer. When executed, the command retrieves the spool file data and downloads it to a le on each PC specified in the distribution list. PC users can even define their preferred destination path for report downloads.