Take the work out of managing IBM i spool files

Work with output queues and spool files – view, print, download, and delete reports with an Internet connection and a browser.

aXes Spool File Management

aXes Spool File Management presents a list of spool files with tools to search print queues.

The aXes Spool File Management tool allows you to manage IBM i, System i, iSeries or AS/400 spool files and output queues via the Internet with only a browser. You can view, print, download and delete reports.

aXes Spool File Management is an optional add-on tool.

The notable features are:

  • Work with spool files via the Internet
  • Web page format to simplify report management
  • Convert spool files to PDF, XML, HTML and text
  • Download spool files and incorporate into business applications like Microsoft Excel and Wor
  • Zero deployment – nothing to download or install on the client PC

Work with IBM i output queues and reports via the Internet

The output queues and reports can be manipulated with commands (view, print, delete) run directly from the browser.

Scripts allow you to enhance a basic report – you can change the way a report looks or print only relevant parts of a report. A script can also be tailored to select a page range to print or insert pictures into the report based on data within the report (for example, a picture associated with a product code).

Web page format simplifies report management

The spool files are displayed as a list in a Web page. The list simplifies selecting and viewing the reports – a few mouse clicks will accomplish most tasks. The filters allow you to reduce the list of reports and speed up finding the report you want.

Convert spool files to PDF, XML, HTML and text

aXes provides alternative formats for reports and can convert spool files to PDF, XML, HTML and text. You can choose how you wish to use the information in the report, for example, converting a spool file to PDF is a convenient way to send it as an attachment to an email.

aXes Spool File Management displays the report on the screen in a Web page with optional download as HTML, text, PDF or XML.
aXes Spool File Management displays the report on the screen in a Web page with optional download as HTML, text, PDF or XML.

Download reports into business applications like Excel and Word

Spool files can be downloaded and integrated with business applications like Microsoft Excel and Word or email. The download offers another way to distribute information from your 5250 applications. Suppose your accountant needs information for a financial analysis and a printed report is the only way to gather this information. With aXes Spool File Management the accountant can download the spool file and load the information into Excel.

Advanced features

aXes Spool File Management supports AFP, IPDS and Enhanced SCS, so now you can generate spool files with barcodes, background images and logos. aXes Spool File Management is the complete spool file management system.

Zero deployment - nothing to download or install

Zero deployment means no installation, no configuration and no need to download ActiveX components to the browser.