1. A computer-based method of encoding language, country and character set attributes of a file, said method comprising: (a) receiving a first code indicating required attributes of language; (b) receiving a second code indicating required attributes of country; (c) receiving a third code indicating a coded graphic character set identifier; (d) mapping said first, second and third codes into a unique two-byte hexadecimal code for use in association with said file; (e) outputting said unique two-byte hexadecimal code in association with said file; and (f) thereafter, in response to receipt of said unique two-byte hexadecimal code and said file, converting said file in accordance with said unique two-byte hexadecimal code such that at least one of said required attributes of languaqe, required attributes of country, and said graphic character set is altered.