mysql_set_character_set - Man Page

Name

mysql_set_character_set - Sets the default character set for connection

Synopsis

#include <mysql.h>

int mysql_set_character_set(MYSQL * mysql,
                            const char * csname);

Description

Sets the default [data-types-character-sets-and-collations()](character set]] for the current connection. Returns zero on success, non-zero on failure.

Parameters

• mysql - a mysql handle, which was previously allocated by mysql_init() (mysql_init) or mysql_real_connect(3).
• csname - character set name ### Notes
• It’s strongly recommended to use mysql_set_character_set() instead of SET NAMES ... since mysql_real_escape_string(3) might fail or deliver unexpected results.

Return value

Zero on success, non zero if an error occured

Supported character sets

The client library supports the following character sets:

See also

• mysql_get_character_set_info(3)
• mysql_real_escape_string(3)