DESCRIBEVARCHAR49

When using dynamic SQL, described or prepared SQL statements with VARCHAR, columns are suitable for VARCHAR host variables with level 49 sub-fields for length and data.

Syntax:

DESCRIBEVARCHAR49

Properties:

Default:

None

Scope:

Used at compile time:	Yes
Behavior at run time:	Source file

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

Comments:

For dynamic SQL, by default, OpenESQL expects VARCHAR columns to be placed into PIC X host variables.

Use DESCRIBEVARCHAR49 to enable the use of VARCHAR host variables with level 49 sub-fields for length and data.