How to read a data written with a different encoding.

If you need to read data from a file written in a different encoding than the default you can use the attached java function to translate the data from the source encoding to the destination encoding.  The attached COBOL program reads a sequential file written in UTF-8 and translates it to Cp1252.  Here are the steps to run this sample:

1. Compile the COBOL source code using "iscc readfile.cbl"

2. Compile the Java source code using ""%ISCOBOL_JDK_ROOT%\bin\javac" ENCODE.java

3. Run using "iscrun READFILE".   The output should look like this:

Before conversion: This file is written into UTF8 encoding.
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After conversion: ?This file is written into UTF8 encoding.
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Hola Señor!
¿Cómo estás?
Ti piace il caffè?