Data conversion (system words)

The data conversion system words are described in the next table.

System word/Usage Description
sysLib.convert
sysLib.convert
(target, direction, conversionTable)
Converts data between EBCDIC (host) and ASCII (workstation) formats or performs code-page conversion within a single format
sysVar.callConversionTable
sysVar.callConversionTable
Name of the conversion table used to dynamically convert data for calling remote programs, for starting remote asynchronous transactions, or for accessing remote files
sysVar.formConversionTable
sysVar.formConversionTable
Name of the conversion table used to dynamically convert data in text and print forms

Related reference
Data conversion
EGL statements
Function invocations
System words
System words in alphabetical order