DBCS conversion (for Japanese use only)

When you use DBCS display stations to enter double-byte data, you can use the various data entry methods supported on the display station, or you can choose to use the iSeries™ 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 data:

A string of alphanumeric characters to a DBCS word
English alphanumeric characters to double-byte alphanumeric characters
Alphanumeric Katakana to double-byte Hiragana and Katakana letters
A DBCS code to its corresponding double-byte character
A DBCS number to its corresponding double-byte character

Where you can use DBCS conversion
This topic lists the occasions that you can use DBCS conversion.
How DBCS conversion works
DBCS conversion is an interactive function between you and the server in which you enter an alphanumeric entry. The server displays related DBCS words, and you choose which word to use.
Use DBCS Conversion
You can customize the dictionary for DBCS conversion.
Perform DBCS conversion
This topic describes how to convert one alphanumeric entry to its related DBCS word using DBCS conversion. You must start DBCS conversion separately for each field in which you want to enter double-byte data.

Parent topic: Double-byte character set support