EBCDIC( ) function
Returns a string that has been converted to EBCDIC character encoding.
Syntax
EBCDIC(string)
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| string |
character |
The value to convert to EBCDIC. |
Output
Character.
Examples
Basic examples
Returns "ñòó@Æ'…@â£K":
EBCDIC("123 Fake St.")
Advanced examples
Creating an EBCDIC-encoded field to export
To create a field containing the EBCDIC encoded value of a Name field for export to an application that requires EBCDIC encoding, specify the following:
DEFINE FIELD Name_Exp COMPUTED EBCDIC(Name)
Remarks
When to use EBCDIC( )
Use this function to convert data to the Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) character encoding. EBCDIC character encoding is used primarily on IBM mainframe operating systems, such as z/OS.
