Fujitsu Data Converter for Windows
The table below lists key features and benefits of Data Converter.
| New in: | Feature Summary | Detail of Feature | Benefit of Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V9 |
File organization conversions |
Conversions to/from CSV (Comma Separated Values) formats. Record layout conversions, including situations where there are multiple record layouts. |
Automates the tasks of updating file formats (e.g. when fields need to be added or extended) and lets you transfer data to/from spreadsheets or databases via the CSV format. |
| +V8 | Character-set conversions between EBCDIC, ASCII and UNICODE. | ||
| V9 | Convert data from one code page to another | ||
| V5 | Number of items supported extended to 1000. | ||
| V5 | Conversions can be driven by batch commands. | ||
| V6 | Handling data files greater than 1GigaByte (using BSAM) | Lets you edit production-sized files. | |
| V6 | Supports Unicode data. | Essential feature for those working with international data. | |
| V7 | Conversions to/from XML data files. | Enables communication of COBOL data over the Web. | |
| V7 | Data definition export | Creates DTD (Documentation Type Definition) files. Creates COPY libraries from the Layout Definition file | Makes information defined for data conversions available for other programs and processes. |
| Mapping | Field by field input/output mapping. | ||
| Wizard | A conversion wizard for guidance through the complexities of file conversions. | Speeds data conversion by simplifying the initial setup stages. |
"+Vn" in the "New in:" column indicates a feature that contains new or improved elements as well as existing elements. When "+Vn" is in Italics, it refers to the italicized detail items. The number n indicates the release in which the new feature was introduced.