Informix GLS compatibility

The IBM® Informix® GLS library is compatible with most products.

In order for you to use Informix GLS, both the database server and the application must support the following application products:
  • Informix ESQL/C develops client applications in the C language and can contain embedded SQL statements.

    For more information about how to write ESQL/C applications, see the IBM Informix ESQL/C Programmer's Manual.

  • The DataBlade API supports development of client applications and user-defined routines (UDRs).

    Both kinds of DataBlade programs use DataBlade API functions to communicate with IBM Informix. For more information about how to use the DataBlade API, see the IBM Informix DataBlade API Programmer's Guide.

The ESQL/C or DataBlade API client application that uses Informix GLS can obtain locale information from the database server that supports GLS functionality.

A DataBlade server routine can use Informix GLS to obtain locale information from IBM Informix with UD Option.

Parent topic: Internationalized programs with Informix GLS