ServerBCPDataFileType Property
This feature will be removed in a future version of Microsoft SQL Server. Avoid using this feature in new development work, and plan to modify applications that currently use this feature.
The ServerBCPDataFileType property specifies the format for an imported data file.
Syntax
object
.ServerBCPDataFileType [= value]
Parts
- object
An expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list.
- value
A long integer that specifies bulk-copy data file character type as described in Settings.
Data Type
Long, enumerated
Modifiable
Read/write
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT GetServerBCPDataFileType(
SQLDMO_SERVERBCP_DATAFILE_TYPE FAR* pRetVal);
HRESULT SetServerBCPDataFileType(
SQLDMO_SERVERBCP_DATAFILE_TYPE NewValue);
Settings
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_Char |
1 |
Reads a data file as character data. It nterprets the data file using the character set specified. |
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_Default |
1 |
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_Char. |
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_Native |
2 |
Assumes bulk-copy native data format when reading the data file. |
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_WideChar |
4 |
Reads a data file as Unicode character data. |
SQLDMOBCPDataFile_/WideNative |
8 |
Assumes bulk-copy wide native data format when reading the data file. It treats all character data types as wide character (Unicode). |
Remarks
The ServerBCPDataFileType property is interpreted only when data is imported and if the UseServerSideBCP property of the BulkCopy object is TRUE.
If ServerBCPDataFileType is SQLDMOBCPDataFile_Char, specify a character set using the SetCodePage method.
Applies To:
See Also
Reference
SetCodePage Method
UseServerSideBCP Property