Resource objects contain data and control information that can be used by a printing job. Resources can be shared by different pages and different print data sets. Examples of resources are fonts, which define the characters used to print text, and page segments, which can include images and text. Resources can be stored and accessed from within the operating system being used. By referring to the name of the stored resource, many data streams can share the same resources.
You need to determine what resources you need for your Advanced Function Presentation™ (AFP™) application and ensure that they are stored in appropriate locations. Most resources should be placed in a library that is defined to your library list when you initially sign on the system. However, some resources, such as TrueType fonts and object containers, are stored in the integrated file system. True Type Fonts must be stored in specific directories but you can store object containers in any directory.
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Resources in the integrated file system
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