The >LANGUAGE command defines the native language whose collating sequence is to be used to sort keys of type CHARACTER.
SYNTAX |
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{langnum }
>L[ANGUAGE][IS] { }
{langname}
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PARAMETERS |
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| langnum | & This parameter specifies a language identification number. & The language specified & must be configured on the system. |
| langname | & The langname parameter specifies a language by name. & The language specified must be & configured on the system. |
DISCUSSION |
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The >LANGUAGE command causes SORT-MERGE/XL to sort keys of type CHARACTER according to the collating sequence of the language specified by the langnum or langname parameter. The Native Language Support (NLS) intrinsics and files must first be installed on the system before the >LANGUAGE command can be used. Refer to Appendix C of this manual, the Native Language Programmer's Guide, (32650-90022) and the Intrinsics Reference Manual (32650-90028) for additional information on the
>LANGUAGE command.
The >LANGUAGE command does not affect SORT-MERGE/XL messages, syntax, or prompts.
EXAMPLES |
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The following examples show using the >LANGUAGE command and its options.
Specifies Spanish as the native language. The Spanish language collating sequence is used.
Specifies the native language identified as "5" in the system configuration.
Specifies French as the native language whose collating sequence will be used.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION |
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Refer to Appendix C, "Native Language Collating". Refer to the Native Language Programmer's Guide (32650-90022) and the MPE XL Intrinsics Reference Manual (32650-90028).
