International system values: Set job attributes based on locale

The Set job attributes based on locale system value is also known as QSETJOBATR. You can use this system value to specify that certain job attributes are set to the value in a locale when the job is initiated.

Quick reference
Location From IBM Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on International and click Properties, then select the Locale tab.
Special authority None.
Default value Deselected. Do not set job attributes based on locale.
Changes take effect Immediately, but they do not affect jobs that are already started.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify whether certain job attributes are set to the value in a locale when the job is initiated. If you select this option, you can specify any of the following job attributes:

  • Date format (*DATFMT)
  • Date separator (*DATSEP)
  • Time separator (*TIMSEP)
  • Decimal format (*DECFMT)
  • Coded character set ID (*CCSID)
  • Sort sequence (*SRTSEQ)

These values are set only if the value in the locale conforms to a valid value for the attribute being set. The values are set when the job is initiated.