Code Conversion Table For PRC Has Duplicate Mappings

Last reviewed: February 9, 1998
Article ID: Q180137

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0SP1, 3.0SP2

SYMPTOMS

When using the SnaNls API to convert data to/from Simplified Chinese, incorrect character conversion may occur.

CAUSE

The following mapping combinations are duplicated in the Snadbcs.tbl file for Simplified Chinese, which causes conversion problems for the following characters:

   ANSI     EBCDIC
   A1E4 <-> 4450
   A3BF <-> 4345
   A3BF <-> 435B
   A3BF <-> 445C

A new conversion table was created for SNA Server, and the duplicate mapping combinations listed above were removed. The following file was changed to correct this problem:

   <snaroot>\system\snadbcs.tbl

for Windows NT, Windows 95 and Windows 3.x clients.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0SP1, and 3.0SP2. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.

Keywords          : kbbug3.00 kbbug3.00.sp1 prodsna kbbug3.00.sp2
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0SP1,3.0SP2
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: February 9, 1998
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