International system values: Set job attributes based on locale

Sets specific job attributes based on locale. (QSETJOBATR)

Set job attributes based on locale, also known as QSETJOBATR, is a member of the international category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify that certain job attributes are set to the value in a locale when the job is initiated. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location	In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > International > Locale
Special authority	None
Default value	Deselected - Do not set job attributes based on locale
Changes take effect	Immediately, but they do not affect jobs that are already started
Lockable	No

What can I do with this system value?

You may specify that certain job attributes are or are not (*NONE) set to the value in a locale when the job is initiated. If you select this option, you may specify any of the following job attributes:

Date format (*DATFMT)
Date separator (*DATSEP)
Time separator (*TIMSEP)
Decimal format (*DECFMT)
Coded character set ID (*CCSID)
Sort sequence (*SRTSEQ)

These values are set only if the value in the locale conforms to a valid value for the attribute being set. The values are set when the job is initiated.

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.