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Client APIs and toolsYou can use the HCL OneDB™ implementation of client APIs to develop applications for HCL OneDB™ database servers.
GLS User's GuideThese topics describe the Global Language Support (GLS) feature available in HCL® OneDB® products.The HCL OneDB™ GLS User's Guide describes the Global Language Support (GLS) feature available in HCL® OneDB® products.
SQL featuresThese topics explain how the GLS feature affects the HCL® OneDB® implementation of SQL.
Handle character dataThe GLS feature allows you to put non-ASCII characters (including multibyte characters) in the elements of an SQL statement.
SQL length functionsYou can use SQL length functions in the SELECT statement and other data manipulation statements. Length functions return the length of a column, string, or variable in bytes or characters.

SQL length functions

You can use SQL length functions in the SELECT statement and other data manipulation statements. Length functions return the length of a column, string, or variable in bytes or characters.

For the syntax of these functions, see the Expression segment in the HCL OneDB™ Guide to SQL: Syntax.

The choice of locale affects the three SQL length functions.