SBTOMBS

Syntax

SBTOMBS { txt_var }

Description

Converts a single-byte character into a multibyte equivalent.

This command converts the specified string in the following way: Any occurrence of a single-byte character that also has a multibyte representation (numerals, punctuation, roman characters, and katakana) is converted. This command also converts a sequence of a kana character followed by certain grammatical marks into a single multibyte character, which combines the two elements.

Parameters

Parameter	Description
txt_var	Specifies the string to be converted.

See The TO_MULTI_BYTE function of the LET command