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¶

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mysql - a mysql handle, which was previously allocated by mysql_init() (mysql_init) or mysql_real_connect(3).

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csname - character set name ### Notes

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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¶

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mysql_get_character_set_info(3)

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mysql_real_escape_string(3)