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ALLOWNULLCHAR

Allows programs to use PIC X(n) host variables, and to select/insert/update hexadecimal characters in CHAR columns without changing source to use SQL TYPE BINARY host variables.

Syntax:

ALLOWNULLCHAR
NOALLOWNULLCHAR

Properties:

Default:

NOALLOWNULLCHAR

Scope:

Used at compile time:	No
Behavior at run time:	Process

See Scope - OpenESQL SQL Compiler Directive Options for more information.

Comment:

ALLOWNULLCHAR applies to native runtime only.