Re: QCCSID = 65535 - What release/Notice to users was this discussed?

Hi, Michael:

CCSID support first appeared in OS/400 V2R1, so I do not think you will find the "Memo to Users" for that release on the web.

Note that changing the system value QCCSID does not change existing files that were already created. You may need to carefully look at each file to determine whether it would be in your (client's) best interest to also change the CCSID for those files to CCSID(37) (e.g. using the CHGPF or CHGLF commands).

It starts with the user profile (see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v5r4/topic/nls/rbagsccsidjobattribute.htm).
The *USRPRF defaults to *SYSVAL so the system value is generally what you find being used in most shops.
As for the job default CCSID, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v5r4/topic/nls/rbagsjobdefaultccsid.htm

See also SC41-5101 AS/400 Natural Language Support and SC41-5603 AS/400 International Application Development manuals for more details. You can find those manuals via the IBM PubOrder page:

http://www-05.ibm.com/e-business/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss?CTY=US

Click on the "Search for publications" link, then search using the manual numbers, e.g. "SC41-5101" ...

Hope that helps,

Mark S. Waterbury

> On 12/6/2010 8:52 AM, Michael Ryan wrote:

Working with a system manager. I want the QCCSID value changed to 37 and I
feel he could use some reassurance. I'm comfortable with the change, but
being able to point to the Notice to Users would be a help. Thanks!