Convert non-unicode file to unicode.

Hi All,
I have to convert a file (in presentation server), which is non-unicode, to unicode compatible. Will reading the file in binary mode and writing in ASC mode be sufficient.
Appreciate the help,
Regards,
Sai

Hi,
try translate .. from code page ... to code page ...
Or may be some of these classes..
CL_ABAP_CONV_IN_CE : Reading binary data
CL_ABAP_CONV_OUT_CE : exporting binary data
CL_ABAP_CONV_X2X_CE : reading and exporting binary data and changing the format
regards
Siggi
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