Conversion defines a new conversion between character set encodings. Conversion names may be used in the convert function to specify a particular encoding conversion. Also, conversions that are marked DEFAULT can be used for automatic encoding conversion between client and server.

Create a Conversion

To create a conversion :

1. Select the Database in the Tree View and select Others > Conversion from the toolbar
   
2. Press the New Conversion button
   
3. Enter Conversion properties and fields on the appropriate tabs of the New Conversion Editor
4. Click OK

Design a Conversion

To design a conversion:

1. Select the Database in the Tree View and select Others > Conversion from the toolbar
2. Select the conversion you want to design.
   
3. Press the Design Conversion button.
   
4. Edit Conversion properties and fields on the appropriate tabs of the Design Conversion Editor
5. Click OK
   

Delete a Conversion

To delete a conversion:

1. Select the Database in the Tree View and select Others > Conversion from the toolbar
2. Select the conversion you want to delete.
   
3. Click the Delete Conversion button.
4. Confirm deleting in the dialog window.