The XPFC Powerpoint Presentation Library

Here is a collection of Microsoft Powerpoint presentations based upon a set originally prepared for an XC presentation in El Segundo, California back in June 1995. They are focused on the OS/390 JES2 version of XPFC and cover a number of highly relevant topics.

You are welcome to download any of these and use them in their "issue form" or modify them as necessary. They were created using Powerpoint 97, and should be usable under later editions of Powerpoint under Windows 98/NT etc… They may be printed using standard Powerpoint features.

They are all self extracting .zip files - the file size shown is the ZIP'ped file size Just download and run the .exe file you require, choose the destination directory and go !

The timings shown are for guidance only - the "PPT Slideshow" time is the time taken for a PC based automatically sequenced slideshow, whilst the "Human Version" time is an approximation of the time that should be allowed for the same presentation to be given as a classroom presentation, and allowing for additional presenter narrative to be incorporated.

JUMP LIST
The Business Case
Management Overview
3800-Xerox Transition Support Walkthru
Technical Walkthru
System Internals

The Business Case (File xpfcbcas.exe - 45k)

This presentation identifies and outlines the business case for XPFC. It also identifies a number of major benefit areas on a financial, operational and system level basis.

This talk is targeted at both site IT Managers, and also at XC support folk (to enable them to effectively and accurately promote XPFC, and to identify benefit areas on user sites).

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 10 mins, Human Version - 30 mins

Management Overview (File xpfcover.exe - 101k)

A complete "Management Overview" presentation on the problems of running Xerox lasers without enabler software, why XPFC is required, the way it works, a walkthru of the Configurator File and an outline of the benefits and improvements that it can deliver.

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 12 mins, Human Version - 40 mins

3800-Xerox Transition Walkthru (File xpfc3800.exe - 58k)

XPFC has powerful and flexible support for "IBM 3800 to Xerox LPS" transition.

This detailed presentation shows how 3800-oriented JCL parameters such as PAGEDEF, FORMDEF, CHARS/UCS, MODIFY & OPTCD=J or TRC=YES may all be easily and safely mapped to DJDE packet(s).

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 20 mins, Human Version - 50 mins

Technical Walkthru (File xpfctech.exe - 139k)

This "Technical Walkthru" slideshow is aimed at those people who wish to acquire a good technical understanding of XPFC and how it fits into the OS/390 JES2 environment.
Areas covered in general terms are - XPFC aims & objectives, installation, overview of XPFC operation, and a technical appreciation of the Configurator File structure & content.

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 30 mins, Human Version - 90 mins

System Internals (File xpfcints.exe - 52k)

This presentation concentrates on the ONLINE version of XPFC.

It goes into some detail about how XPFC operates within the JES2 environment, JES2 Control Blocks and how XPFC uses them, and an overview of internal XPFC actions at each of the JES2 EXIT points where XPFC is active.

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 20 mins, Human Version - 50 mins

The XPFC Quick Start Deck Library

The XPFC "Quick Start Deck" comprises a set of Configurator Files which use several popular JCL to DJDE packet mapping schemes with a set of associated LPS based FDL and PDL files. Any one of these Configurator Files may be chosen, depending upon site standards, to aid in rapid XPFC implementation.

All "Quick Start Deck" files are supplied in source form, so that users can adopt them and implement changes to satisfy any new or local requirements.

On the XPFC issue tape, there are a number of Quick Start Decks that have been constructed to help get you quickly started with the minimum of hassle and learning.

We've recreated a selection of these here to show you the different approaches that users adopt when converting to Xerox LPS's and XPFC, and you'll see that we've catered for the most common "mappings" - such as the FORMS parameter in the JCL mapping onto JDE's on the LPS.

We've converted these various Quick Start Decks to Microsoft WORD 6 format so you can download any of them to see for yourself what they look like. They've all been compiled into self extracting .zip files.

JUMP LIST
Standard Default Quick Start Deck
FORMS to JDE Quick Start Deck
PAGEDEF to JDE Quick Start Deck
SYSOUT Class to JDE Quick Start Deck
Alternate PAGEDEF to JDE Quick Start Deck
FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck
PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck

Standard Default Quick Start Deck (file configa.exe - 23k)

This is a simple "get you started" version which exploits the CHARS JCL sub-parameters to control the selection of specific cover sheet(s), output styles and simplex/duplex control.

FORMS to JDE Quick Start Deck (file configb.exe - 28k)

This is the popular FORMS to JDE Quick Start Deck which provides a simple and straightforward solution to LPS conversions - the incoming FORMS parameter in the JCL is mapped into a specific JDE on the LPS.

PAGEDEF to JDE Quick Start Deck (file configc.exe - 28k)

This is the PAGEDEF into JDE Quick Start Deck which provides a neat conversion route, and additionally maps the CHARS parameters into a DJDE command to override the default font.

SYSOUT Class to JDE Quick Start Deck (file configd.exe - 27k)

For those users who have organized their print workload around the SYSOUT Class, then this SYSOUT Class into JDT Quick Start Deck will get you up and running in no time!

Alternate PAGEDEF to JDE Quick Start Deck
(file confige.exe - 29k)

This is the PAGEDEF to JDE Quick Start Deck which provides a neat conversion route, and additionally maps the CHARS parameters into a DJDE command to override the default font........... this is similar to the previous "PAGEDEF to JDE" version ...... EXCEPT that there are no XPFC cover sheets produced ...... the JES2 generated banner (cover) page(s) are retained

FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck (file configf.exe - 28k)

For installations where the Xerox LPS is located at a remote location, or where it has been decided to control the LPS from a central point, then the FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck is worth considering.

Using this approach, all the necessary LPS controls are inserted into the print data-stream selected from a **PREFILE section according to the FORMS JCL parameter value, ahead of each and every SYSOUT dataset ………… so virtually no LPS (operator) activity is required.

This approach is especially effective where there are multiple remote LPS's because all the controls are embedded in the print data-stream by XPFC, thus there's no need to keep printer resources updated and "in step".

PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck (file configg.exe - 29k)

The PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck is a variation on the previously described "FORMS to **PREFILE" Quick Start Deck - the only difference being that selection of a **PREFILE section is based upon the PAGEDEF JCL parameter value.

V3R3 XPFC for OS/390 JES2 User Reference Manual

This is supplied either as a Word document in Ofice-97 format, or as a PDF document. Both are supplied as a self extracting .zip file.

Manual as a Word document (372k)
Manual as a PDF (790k)

Word Documents

User/File Level Report (file acctuser.exe - 29k)

Sample User/Department Level Report in Word 6 format

Management Summary Report (file acctmans.exe - 20k)

Sample Management Level Report in Word 6 format

XPFCFLPY Utility for XPFC Account Users (flpybook.exe - 61k)

This FOC utility permits users to transfer the Xerox LPS Status File via 5¼" Floppy disk instead of via open reel tape to the OS/390 host before subsequent processing by the XPFC ACCOUNT software.

XPFC4VIPP Powerpoint Presentation

A separate Microsoft Powerpoint presentation is available, based upon the XPFC Technical Walkthru presentation.

Technical Walkthru (File xpfcvipt.exe - 145k)

This "Technical Walkthru" slideshow is aimed at those people who wish to acquire a good technical understanding of XPFC4VIPP, how it fits into the OS/390 JES2 environment and how a VIPP-compliant output print data-stream may be generated automatically.

Areas covered in general terms are - XPFC4VIPP aims & objectives, installation, overview of XPFC4VIPP operation, and a technical appreciation of the Configurator File structure & content.

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 30 mins, Human Version - 90 mins

V3R4 XPFC4VIPP for OS/390 JES2
User Reference Manual

This is supplied either as a Word document in Office-97 format, or as a PDF document. Both are supplied as a self extracting .zip file.

Manual as a Word document (File vipmndoc.exe - 274k).
Manual as a PDF (File vipmnpdf.exe - 654k).

The XPFC4VIPP Quick Start Deck Library
(file xpfcvipr.exe - 27k)

The XPFC4VIPP "Quick Start Deck" comprises a set of Configurator Files which use several popular JCL to VIPP statement(s) mapping schemes with a set of associated VIPP JDT and FRM resource files. Any one of these Configurator Files may be chosen, depending upon site standards, to aid in rapid XPFC4VIPP implementation.

All "Quick Start Deck" files are supplied in source form, so that users can adopt them and implement changes to satisfy any new or local requirements.

On the XPFC4VIPP issue tape, there are a number of Quick Start Decks that have been constructed to help get you quickly started with the minimum of hassle and learning.

We've recreated a selection of these here to show you the different approaches that users adopt when converting to VIPP enabled printers using XPFC4VIPP, and you'll see that we've catered for the most common "mappings" - such as the FORMS parameter in the JCL mapping onto JDT's on the VIPP enabled printer.

We've converted these various Quick Start Decks to Microsoft WORD 6 format so you can download any of them to see for yourself what they look like. They've all been compiled into self extracting .zip files.

These resources complement the various Quick Start configurator files described above and are ready for downloading and installing on your printer(s). Click here to view the resources.

JUMP LIST
FORMS to JDT Quick Start Deck
PAGEDEF to JDT Quick Start Deck
SYSOUT Class to JDT Quick Start Deck
FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck
PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck

FORMS to JDT Quick Start Deck (file form2jdt.exe - 26k)

This is the popular FORMS to JDT Quick Start Deck which provides a simple and straightforward solution to printing on VIPP enabled printers - the incoming FORMS parameter in the JCL is mapped into a specific JDT on the VIPP enabled printer.

PAGEDEF to JDT Quick Start Deck (file pdef2jdt.exe - 27k)

This is the PAGEDEF into JDT Quick Start Deck which provides a neat conversion route, and additionally maps the CHARS parameters into VIPP NMP commands to override the default font and/or cater for font indexing if specified in the JCL.

SYSOUT Class to JDT Quick Start Deck (file clas2jdt.exe - 26k)

For those users who have organized their print workload around the SYSOUT Class, then this SYSOUT Class into JDT Quick Start Deck will get you up and running in no time !

FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck
(file form2vip.exe - 27k)

For installations where the VIPP enabled printer is located at a remote location, or where it has been decided to control printing from a central point, then the FORMS to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck is worth considering.

Using this approach, all the necessary VIPP controls are inserted into the print data-stream selected from a **PREFILE section according to the FORMS JCL parameter value, ahead of each and every SYSOUT dataset ………… so virtually no printer (operator) activity is required.

This approach is especially effective where there are multiple remote VIPP enabled printers because all the controls are embedded in the print data-stream by XPFC4VIPP, thus there's no need to keep VIPP enabled printer resources updated and "in step".

PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck
(file pdef2vip.exe - 28k)

The PAGEDEF to **PREFILE Quick Start Deck is a variation on the previously described "FORMS to **PREFILE" Quick Start Deck - the only difference being that selection of a **PREFILE section is based upon the PAGEDEF JCL parameter value.

XPFC Powerpoint Presentation

A Microsoft Powerpoint presentation is available for gaining an overall technical appreciation of the product.

Technical Overview (file xpfctecu.exe - 54k)

This "Technical Overview" slideshow is aimed at those people who wish to acquire an overall technical appreciation of XPFC for UNIX and how it fits into the UNIX host environment.

Areas covered in general terms are - XPFC for UNIX aims & objectives, installation, overview of operation, and a technical appreciation of the Configurator File structure & content.

Runtime: PPT Slideshow - 15 mins, Human Version -45 mins

The XPFC Quick Start Deck Library

The XPFC "Quick Start Deck" comprises a Configurator File which will exercise and demonstrate the main XPFC facilities, together with the associated printer based resources(FDL and PDL files for LPS printers, JDT and FRM resources for VIPP enabled printers)to enable exceptionally rapid implementation and demonstration.

All "Quick Start Deck" files are supplied in source form, so that users can adopt them and implement changes to satisfy any new or local requirements.

On the XPFC issue pack, there are a two Quick Start Decks that have been constructed to help get you quickly started with the minimum of hassle and effort.

We've converted these various Quick Start Decks to Microsoft WORD 6 format so you can download any of them to see for yourself what they look like ......... They've all been compiled into self extracting .zip files.

Standard DJDE Quick Start Deck (file deckundj.exe - 32k)

This is a general purpose "get you started" version to condition output for printing on Xerox LPS's driven by DJDEs. It contains all the necessary features to assist in a rapid implementation, including a set of LPS based resources ready for downloading and installing on your printer(s). Click here to view the resources.

Standard VIPP Quick Start Deck (file deckvipp.exe - 29k)

This is a general purpose "get you started" version to condition output for printing on Xerox printers with VIPP enabled. It contains all the necessary features to assist in a rapid implementation, including a set of VIPP resources ready for downloading and installing on your printer(s). Click here to view the resources.

Partner Briefings

These partner briefings are supplied in .PDF format and are downloaded as a self-extracting ZIP file.

ROLO/XPFC for Unix, Version 3 Release 1 Announcement
(file PB-50.pdf - 26k)

This briefing document describes the main features of the latest release of ROLO/XPFC for UNIX,
Version 3 Release 1.

Bulk Input Services for UNIX - BIS (file PB-47.pdf - 27k)

UNIX and Windows/NT print servers will have to accept "legacy" systems and they will be faced with the problem of dealing with (bulk) print data originating from these conventional/legacy host mainframe systems on Open reel tape, cartridge or by a proprietary file transfer mechanism(E.G: FTP). BIS is designed to address this need….. BIS V1R1 provides comprehensive support for the input of a wide range of IBM industry standard open reel and 3480/3490 cartridges and creates a wide range of file formats acceptable to UNIX host systems.

VIPP support for UNIX ROLO/XPFC V3R1 (file PB-46.pdf - 26k)

VIPP (formerly XGF) support was originally developed for XPREP, the variant of XPFC for UNIX that runs under Xerox Corporation's DPServer for AIX print server software. This document outlines the features/changes and also explores the potential for support within the stand-alone ROLO/XPFC for UNIX environment.

UNIX ROLO/XPFC V3R1 Release Notice (file PB-45.pdf - 21k)

This document describes the major features or the latest release of ROLO/XPFC for UNIX, Version 3 Release 1.

UNIX ROLO/XPFC V3R1 Manual

This is a Word 6 document supplied as a self extracting .zip file.

ROLO/XPFC V3R1 manual document

Partner Briefings

UNIX ROLO/XPFC …… now Windows/NT !
(file PB-42.pdf - 20k)

This document describes the plans to develop the latest release of ROLO/XPFC for UNIX, Version 3 Release 1 for the Windows/NT environment.

The Entire Web-Site

This file contains all the XPFC Web-site files(web pages and graphics but not the downloads) in compressed format for downloading and uncompressing to disc on a P.C. The site may then be browsed OFFLINE for convenience.

xpfc-www.exe 780k

Partner Briefings

Year 2000 and ROLO/XPFC ! (file PB-41.pdf - 27k)

This document states the position on all the products and outlines the areas where minimal effort may be required.

Support Services (file PB-36.pdf - 26k)

This document describes the scope and features provided by our standard XPFC support services.