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