Randy, the channel will use the format of the message to call the appropriate conversion exit, so it will need something there.
-----Original Message----- From: Randy J Clark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 2:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: data conversion if the channel is doing conversion do I need to set mqmd format to string? if the channel is doing conversion do I need to set mqmd format to string? Or will it convert the message data anyway? Instructions for managing your mailing list subscription are provided in the Listserv General Users Guide available at http://www.lsoft.com Archive: http://vm.akh-wien.ac.at/MQSeries.archive This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies. Instructions for managing your mailing list subscription are provided in the Listserv General Users Guide available at http://www.lsoft.com Archive: http://vm.akh-wien.ac.at/MQSeries.archive