Use Unicode Char Types
- Last Updated: September 4, 2024
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Attribute
UseUnicodeCharTypes (UUCT)
Purpose
Determines whether Char and Varchar columns are described as SQL_CHAR and SQL_VARCHAR types or SQL_WCHAR and SQL_WVARCHAR types. This connection option affects functions that return column-related data, such as SQLColumns, SQLDescribeCol, and SQLColAttributes. It does not affect SQLGetTypeInfo.
Valid Values
0 | 1
Behavior
If set to 0 (disabled), Char columns are described as SQL_CHAR and Varchar columns are described as SQL_VARCHAR.
If set to 1 (enabled), Char columns are described as SQL_WCHAR and Varchar columns are described as SQL_WVARCHAR.
Default
1