Encoding
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Encoding is a method for assigning binary values to characters so that they can be processed by computers.
The import and export functions of fusion_place support two widely used encoding schemes: UTF-8 and Shift JIS.
- UTF-8, UTF-8 with BOM (fusion_place >= 14.1)
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The most common encoding scheme based on Unicode (a type of character set).
- Shift JIS
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A character set and encoding scheme that has long been used to represent Japanese characters on PCs.
The two are compatible with respect to ASCII characters. ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters, as well as symbols commonly used in English notation (such as -, +, $, ", ', ..). On the other hand, they are not compatible with respect to Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and similar characters, so when handling files that include such characters, it is necessary to consciously select the appropriate encoding.
If you create import files using Microsoft Excel or read exported files in Excel, Shift JIS is generally more convenient. In contrast, UTF-8 is becoming the standard for integration with core business systems. Select the encoding according to your intended use.
The character set and encoding scheme "Shift JIS" selectable from the menus of the fusion_place [Manager] and [Browser] is, strictly speaking, based on a character set called "Windows-31J". This is an extension of the "Shift_JIS" character set, which is Shift JIS in the strict sense, with additional special characters used in Windows. |
