Transferring Excel Data to CA ERwin Data Modeler - EBCDIC to Unicode encoding problem

[asdf_sas]

Hi all,

i have a question, not directly related to SAS, but i hope somebody can relate to this problem and may have an answer.

I'm using an excel file which is suited to import tables to erwin.

This file has a column named "native type" where you define datatypes for specific columns. I have to import my character fields as "VARGRAPHIC" in DB2 format.

The data imports correctly, but not in any cases. if i define my columns wirh "VARGRAPHIC" the fields are imported as "VARWCHAR".

I guess the different encoding (from ebcdic to unicode) is the problem.

does anybody has a solution how do i import my columns as VARGRAPHIC? The definition is a requirement made by my managers and cannot be changes so easily.

(I would rather use varchar or something else...) Otherwise if i import my data with varchar i can change all varchar fields manually to vargraphic but with more than 10000 variables... its really is painful.... ignoring the fakt

changes are made to the data model... and i have to import it again.

Well im open for solutions, workarounds or other stuff

thanks

s

[LinusH]

By saying "not directly related to SAS" you might want to wonder if it's good idea to use a SAS forum for your question. It's not related at all to SAS what I understand 😉

Try the ERwn forums instead!

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