Using Data Exchange Code Converter; Data Exchange Code Converter User Process Flow - HP StorageWorks P9000 User Manual

4 Using Data Exchange Code Converter

This chapter describes the operational sequence, how users perform operations, and use the functions
of Code Converter.
• Data Exchange Code Converter User Process
• Database Data File Record

Data Exchange Code Converter User Process Flow

The following figure illustrates the user process flow for the Data Exchange Code Converter.
Figure 15 Data Exchange Code Converter User Process Flow
.
The following steps are represented in
1. Confirm the record formats of the database data file to be converted.
NOTE:
When using Code Converter to perform double-byte-conversions, the database data file must
be a sequential access method file (SAM) with fixed-length or variable-length records. Additionally,
the field positions within the records must be fixed and consistent.
• Confirm the record formats of the Mainframe file and the open systems file.
2. Create a Field Definition file. Specify the field configuration details of the input/output record
and the details of the conversion:
Flow, page 37
Format, page 38
Figure 15.
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