Re: Language support

Dirk Niemeier wrote: > hello, > can anybody give me a todo list to change to german language support? > We are using SE 7.22 with standard language without any changes for NLS > or GLS. > > regards > Dirk Niemeier Hi, Personally, if I started with using German language databases now, I would use GLS and not NLS because it seems to be more flexible and future oriented. In any case, you should read the "Guide to GLS functionality" (and maaybe the "Migration Guide") which describes all the variables you need (although you still might fall into a pit). Basically, the most important variables you need are DB_LOCALE and CLIENT_LOCALE. DB_LOCALE (e.g. DB_LOCALE=de_de.8859-1) must be set *before* the creation of the database.CLIENT_LOCALE (and sometimes DB_LOCALE) must be set before the execution of a client (dbaccess, 4GL, PC-clients etc.) on the client computer. If you want to migrate an existing database to GLS you must do the fillowing: * dbexport * drop database * set variables for GLS * create database * dbimport Pay attention "decimal" columns when using dbimport/dbexport. The default for the decimal delimiter depends on the language (point if nor language specified or English, comma for German). So you should better set DBMONEY to bypass the mysterious multiplication by 100 (I have already experienced it). Good luck Helmut Leininger Bull AG Vienna Unix Support Email: Helmut.Leininger@bull.net