COOLSPOOLS IS A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FROM ARIADNE SOFTWARE
About us
Ariadne Software is a worldwide provider of IBM i software solutions.
Our tools help AS400 users automate and schedule reports from their AS400 data sources in PDF, Excel, XML and other formats – as well as distribute those reports easily via email.
About CoolSpools from Ariadne Software
CoolSpools is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution that enables the automated transfer of data and documents to employees, customers, and suppliers. It provides software solutions for the IBM i platform and converts database files and spools to Excel, PDF, and other formats, enabling you to move away from paper-based documents and save time and money.
Flexible and adaptable software for IBMi (AS400)
CoolSpools is flexible and adaptable, enabling end-users and ISVs to integrate it into their customised programs and software packages to enhance the functionality in distributing and managing data and documents.
Our customers and partner community
Many of the world’s most trusted brands have used CoolSpools software for over a decade to gain a competitive advantage. CoolSpools makes internal processes more efficient and increases productivity by automating manual processes.
Ariadne has more than 900 customers in 50+ countries, whose CoolSpools implementations span various industries, including Finance, Banking, Retail, Government, pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing.
Our partner community comprises over 90 organisations, including; IBM resellers, software vendors, and independent consultants who each deliver unique solutions for their specific customer requirements.
Our managed services program
Our consultants, developers, and software engineers are on hand to provide data modernisation with the CoolSpools Suite of solutions. So, whether you are looking to generate a single report in PDF format – or a more complex XML integration – the CoolSpools team can help.
Our team
Based in Wilmslow, UK, Ariadne Software is a team of IBM i specialists with over 200 years of combined experience in product development and support.
We have attained IBM Advanced Business Partner status and are regularly commended by our customers for quality products and customer service.
CoolSpools Guides, FAQ’s and Documentation
FAQ: Restricting PDF actions
Can you prevent people from modifying/printing/copying text from PDF’s?
FAQ: Dropping unwanted pages from spools
There are some pages/lines in the report I don’t want. How can I get rid of them?
Guide: Retrieve Spooled File Data to a CL Variable
Use CoolSpools command GETSPLDTA to populate a CL variable with data from within an IBM i spooled…
FAQ: Import XML to IBM i Database
How can I use CoolSpools to import data from an XML file to my IBM i Database?
Upgrade to CoolSpools V6 or V7 from an Older Version
This page answers frequently asked questions about upgrading to Version 6 or 7 from an older…
Sending Emails from IBM i with Office 365
Use CoolSpools to extract data from IBM i application databases to MS Excel spreadsheets.
CoolSpools for IBM i,Guides,Support Articles,News
Withdrawal of IBM Db2 Web Query
IBM have announced the withdrawal of IBM Db2 Web Query for i. Is CoolSpools affected, or can it be…

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