On 28/06/2016 16:46, Jiří Činčura wrote: >>> OK, you cracked my confidence. The length from metadata is what? >>> a) length in bytes of declared field >>> b) length in chars of declared field >>> c) length of bytes I should read >> It's (a). > Bummer. BTW do I get it correctly that using Procedure::getCharSet with > hardcoded UTF-8, I'm asking the engine to send me the strings always in > UTF-8, right?
Yes. >> From then, you could just consider the parameter is a VARCHAR. > Perfect. Thanks. That not only avoided the question of padding, but it > also simplified my parsing. > > Can I also change the DATE field to TIMESTAMP? Just asking, because that > would make my code easier as well. > Not sure, but I believe yes, as it's a valid conversion with CAST. Adriano ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attend Shape: An AT&T Tech Expo July 15-16. Meet us at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA to explore cutting-edge tech and listen to tech luminaries present their vision of the future. This family event has something for everyone, including kids. Get more information and register today. http://sdm.link/attshape Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
