International system values: Coded font point size

Specifies the coded font point size to be used on the system. (QIGCFNTSIZ)

Coded font point size, also known as QIGCFNTSIZ, is a member of the international category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the coded font point size to be used on the system. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > International > DBCS
Special authority None
Default value Selected by the system
Changes take effect Immediately
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

Specifies the point size for the double-byte coded font. The height of characters is measured in points, where 1 point is equal to 1/72nd of an inch. An 18-point font has characters that are 18/72 or 1/4 of an inch high. For example, a particular font could have available sizes of 8, 10, or 12.

This value is used with the Coded font name when transforming an SNA character string (SCS) into an Advanced Function Printing™ data stream (AFPDS). These values are also used when creating an AFPDS spooled file with shift in/shift out characters present in the data.

The following are possible options:

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the international system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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System values: International overview
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