Language Connection Parameter [LANG]

Specifies the language of the connection.

Usage

Anywhere

Values

The two-letter combination representing a language. For example, setting LANG=DE sets the default language to German.

Default

The language specified by (in order) the IQLANG environment variable or the installer.

Description

This connection parameter establishes the language for the connection. Any errors or warnings from the server are delivered in the specified language, assuming that the server supports the language.

If no language is specified, the default language is used.

This connection parameter affects only the connection. Messages returned from SAP SQL Anywhere tools and utilities appear in the default language, while messages returned from the server appear in the connection's language.