Hi fellow Listers !

Todd asked :

> I have run into a situation where I don't know the best answer to the
> following question:
>
> In order to put graphics (say logo's) on form letters with data coming
from
> an HP3000, would it be more flexible/cost effective to:
>
> a) Download the data from the HP3000 to a PC and mailmerge using PC
Software
> of choice
>
> b) Write ODBC programs to extract the data from the HP3000 and handle the
> problem on the PC side
>
> c) Find an (to me Unknown) way of getting the logo's on the HP3000 and
have
> the HP3000 (effectively) handle the mail merge itself.
>
> I know I would much rather see the HP3000 handle all the processing
itself
> since the data resides there also.  I don't know what packages (if any
are
> needed) to get (c) above done.
>
> Any advice from someone who has been there?
>
> Todd Matteson
> Business Application Manager
> Huffy Service First
> 8521 Gander Creek Drive
> Miamisburg, OH 45342
> E-Mail:[log in to unmask]
> Phone:(937) 436-5141

Todd,

You've knocked the right door, and we can efficiently and seamlessly help
you implement your choice (c). APPIC is the developer and publisher of
Starjet, a line of products that will enable you to do just what you
requested.

To cut a long story short, here is how it works :

- StarJet Design runs on a PC and helps you, like its name suggests, design
the form, including merging a scanned logo (graphics assumed).
- The form is downloaded onto the HP e3000, where data reside.
- Then, StarJet and StarPage will process the output from your application
programs running on the HP e3000 and merge the previously designed form
with the spooled output. This can be used for invoices, payslips, delivery
notes, any form you may think of.

Please note that this requires no modification withing you application
programs on the HP e3000.

APPIC Products, including StarJet, StarPage and StarJet Design can be
purchased from our US office located in Milpitas, CA. I have copied Paul
Fuller, the Sales Manager of our US office, on this reply.

Please contact me or Paul Fuller for any further question. We are out there
to help you.

Hope this helps.

Christian Lheureux
Responsable du Departement Systemes et Reseaux
Head of Systems and Networks Department
APPIC R.H.
HPConnect Systems Integrator / HP3000 Expert / HP e-Partner
Tel : +33-1-69-80-97-22   /   Fax : +33-1-69-80-97-14