BASICBASIC functionsebcdic() function

ebcdic() function

The ebcdic() function converts a string of ASCII-encoded characters into their equivalent EBCDIC values.

Note: EBCDIC character strings cannot be displayed on ASCII terminals.

Syntax

ebcdic(str.exp)

Parameter(s)

str.exp String of ASCII-encoded characters to convert into their equivalent EBCDIC values.

Example(s)

The ASCII string rec is written to tape in EBCDIC.

writet ebcdic(rec) else...

See also

ASCII, ascii() function, EBCDIC, BASIC functions, Statements and functions

Parent topic: BASIC functions