Unicode considerations for database files: Data type (position 35)

The valid data types for Unicode data are the G (Graphic) data type and the A (Character) type.

G (Graphic) : Type G, in combination with the CCSID keyword, specifies that this field contains UTF-16 data.

Normally, by specifying G, the field contains graphic-DBCS
EBCDIC data. In combination with the CCSID keyword, the field contains UTF-16
data. When conversion is necessary between corresponding fields in a physical
and logical file, data will be mapped between the characters of the UTF-16
CCSID and the CCSID of the corresponding field.

A (Character) : Type A, in combination with the CCSID keyword (with 1208), specifies that this field contains UTF-8 data.

Normally, by specifying A, the field contains
EBCDIC data. In combination with the CCSID keyword, the field contains UTF-8
data. When conversion is necessary between corresponding fields in a physical
and logical file, data will be mapped between the characters of the UTF-8
CCSID and the CCSID of the corresponding field.