SPOOL FILE CONVERSION SOFTWARE FOR IBM i (AS400)
IBM AS/400 Spool File Converter.
CoolSpools helps IBM users easily import, export, convert, and distribute AS/400 (IBM i) data in multiple formats.
With CoolSpools, you can easily import, export, interface and manage information from within your AS400 / IBM i database. CoolSpools includes a sophisticated spool file manager that allows you to:
- Spool File Converter for IBM i / AS/400 converts spool files into PDF, Excel, XML, Text, and HTML formats
- Sent IBM AS/400 spool file data via email for efficient reporting
- Easily save Query output and SQL selection results from AS/400 in any format
- Automate AS/400 spool file conversion into PDF, Excel, XML, CSV, HTML, TIFF & RTF
CoolSpools is driving data modernisation for hundreds of organisations running IBM i / AS400 servers worldwide.
Download the CoolSpools suite free for 30 days, and get access to support and updates while you evaluate the software. Alternatively, book a one-to-one demonstration of CoolSpools with an IBM i solutions expert:
Export Spool and DB files from IBM i to PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, HTML and more.
CoolSpools software suite converts and exports spooled files and database files to PDF, Excel, XML and other formats. It helps IBM i users move away from paper-based outputs and automatically distributes your data in report formats. CoolSpools from Ariadne Software is an accredited IBM Business Partner Solution.
Watch the short explainer video here to see how CoolSpools can benefit your organisation.
CoolSpools Features
- Automated conversion, distribution and management of IBM i spool files.
- Save spool files from IBM i to any source.
- Convert IBM Spool Files to PDF, Excel, XML, CSV, HTML, TIFF & RTF.
- Split spool files into multiple documents.
- Extract data from your IBM i database as Excel files.
- Import data from Excel to your IBM i database.
- Merge or combine PDFs and Excel files to create sophisticated reports.
- Add logos and images to give your files branding.
- Send data via email from your IBM i using a simple command or an API.
- Generate XML documents, schemas and stylesheets from IBM i.
- Interface your IBM i data into third-party systems.
- Underpin your efforts to modernize iSeries, AS/400 systems.
CoolSpools Suite
CoolSpools Suite is the complete collection of modules, including; Converter, Email, Database and Admin. CoolSpools Suite comes at a discount compared to purchasing each module individually.
CoolSpools for IBM i (AS400) gives you the power to convert spooled files and database files to physical file formats, including PDF, Excel, CSV, and XML. The software helps users move away from paper-based reports. It also saves time and money by automating the distribution of essential information in electronic formats, including via email.
Explore CoolSpools modules
CoolSpools Converter
- Convert spool files to PDF, Excel, XML, CSV, HTML, TIFF & RTF.
- Converts IBM i, iSeries / AS400 files.
- Splits spool files into multiple documents.
- Merges or combines PDFs and Excel files.
CoolSpools Email
- Send emails from your IBM i using a simple command or an API.
- Automate spool files sent via email.
- Support for multiple attachments.
- Support for long file names.
Case Study:
Renshaw Foods
How J F Renshaw (a major UK food manufacturer) used CoolSpools to connect their AS400 to Microsoft Office 365 – without the headache of using IBM’s SMTP server.
With the migration from AS400 to Microsoft Office 365 at the heart of their new IT strategy, Renshaw planned to replace Lotus Notes with Microsoft Exchange. But there was a problem: without Lotus Notes, they would need to set up another mail server on the AS400 to distribute those vital daily reports via Office 365. And IBM’s SMTP engine is highly complex to configure and troubleshoot.
Download the case study to learn how Renshaw was able to solve their Office 365 implementation with AS400.
Case Study:
Migrating from AS400 to SAP
How a major automotive manufacturer used CoolSpools to migrate from IBM AS400 to SAP Business One
The client used a bespoke management system on their IBM i to control parts stock inventory and ordering processes, with basic online access for dealerships. The viability of this legacy system was uncertain, with concerns over performance, functionality, cybersecurity, and long-term support. When modernization of their online parts portal became a priority, the company identified SAP Business One as the solution. But AS/400 to SAP migration can be a complex and laborious process, especially when it involves huge data volumes.
Case Study:
Using AS400 report modernisation to enable remote working
Kelly Spicers buck the trend: a story of business growth in testing times.
With lockdown looming, Kelly Spicers (a major independent paper and packaging distribution company) turned to CoolSpools to ensure business continuity by switching to remote production. Fast. By using CoolSpools Kelly Spicers were able to automate production and stock management routines that would otherwise demand on-site working.
IBM i report management and workflow automation.
With CoolSpools from Ariadne Software, users can transform data from IBM i databases into highly detailed reports. CoolSpools can create reports in Excel, PDF, HTML, Text or dynamic XML formats. Users can also automate data transformation and distribution workflows, acting as an IBM i Excel add-in. Reporting tasks that have traditionally taken hours can now be performed in seconds and scheduled with our innovative workflow automation tools.
CoolSpools lets technicians automate data export into physical report templates, including branding and images. CoolSpools can also automate data exchange from one system to another and output essential reports in machine-readable formats via XML for more dynamic reporting in mobile apps, third party systems, and portals.
Simplifying AS/400 application modernisation
For those seeking to modernise their AS/400 applications from green screen to more human-friendly formats, CoolSpools offers a great way to achieve creative reporting from raw data. The CoolSpools XML toolkit means that your data can be quickly output and presented in multiple formats to suit your application and reporting needs.
Ariadne Software also provides comprehensive support, advice, training and managed services from highly experienced and qualified IBM technicians. We can also help you identify the best ways to access and extract your data.
AS/400 digital transformation, managed in-house.
CoolSpools lets existing IBM technicians take control of data reporting and distribution. They will immediately be able to generate highly detailed reports from IBM systems to meet the evolving demands of business owners, partners and third-party systems.
IBM data extraction, transformation and distribution have never been easier. With CoolSpools, you won’t need external contractors to implement your data management goals. Ariadne Software also provides comprehensive support, advice, training and managed services from highly experienced and qualified IBM technicians. We can also help you identify the best ways to access and extract your data.
Are you ready to start managing your IBM i data?
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