Internationalization and localization files

The files that support data processing in a particular language are called internationalization files. Several types of internationalization files come with SAP ASE.

Internationalization files

File

Location

Purpose and contents

charset.loc

In each character set subdirectory of the charsets directory

Character set definition files that define the lexical properties of each character, such as alphanumeric, punctuation, operand, and uppercase or lowercase. Used by SAP ASE to correctly process data.

*.srt

In each character set subdirectory of the charsets directory

Defines the sort order for alphanumeric and special characters, including ligatures, diacritics, and other language-specific considerations.

*.xlt

In each character set subdirectory of the charsets directory

Terminal-specific character translation files for use with utilities such as bcp and isql. For more information about how the.xlt files are used, see the Utility Guide.

Warning!   Do not alter any of the internationalization files. If you need to install a new terminal definition or sort order, contact your local SAP office or distributor.