File Management - IBM

Figure 22. Display Produced by the DSPIGCDCT Command
DBCS conversion (for Japanese use only)
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When you use DBCS display stations to enter double-byte data, you may use the
various data entry methods supported on the display station, or you may choose
to use the AS/400 DBCS conversion support. DBCS conversion lets you enter an
alphanumeric entry or DBCS code and convert the entry or code to its related
DBCS word. DBCS conversion is intended for Japanese character sets and its use is
limited for application to other double-byte character sets.
Specifically, DBCS conversion lets you convert the following:
v A string of alphanumeric characters to a DBCS word
v English alphanumeric characters to double-byte alphanumeric characters
v Alphanumeric Katakana to double-byte Hiragana and Katakana letters
v A DBCS code to its corresponding double-byte character
v A DBCS number to its corresponding double-byte character
Where you can use DBCS Conversion
You can use DBCS conversion in the following instances:
v When entering data into input fields of certain SEU displays. For information
about which fields you can use with DBCS conversion, refer to the ADTS for
AS/400: Source Entry Utility book.
v When prompting for double-byte data using QCMDEXEC. For instructions on
this procedure, see the CL Reference.
v When entering data into input fields of DBCS display files in user-written
applications. Specify DBCS conversion with the DDS keyword IGCCNV. See the
DDS Reference for information on this keyword.
v When editing the related words on the Edit Related Words display, which is
displayed when editing the DBCS conversion dictionary (EDTIGCDCT