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Data Encoding

This parameter indicates the type of transferred data. The receiving system is responsible for performing any necessary conversion.

B

Indicates binary data.

E

Indicates that the data is in an EBCDIC code page.

A

Indicates that the data is in an ASCII code page.

UTF8

Indicates that the data is converted to a UTF-8 encoding for transfer.

UTF16

Indicates that the data is converted to a UTF-16 encoding for transfer.

Default: E

Note: EBCDIC packed decimal fields cannot be transferred under EBCDIC. Use BINARY to transfer EBCDIC packed decimal data.