Output Document Format Rules: Version 101

Document format rules

1. Unique Output Document Name

   Each output document must have a unique name in the directory in which it is created. Each output document is created in a specific directory. As a result, there will be instances where another file already exists in the directory. Giving each output document a unique name will prevent the overwriting of output documents.

2. Version Number (in header)

   The first characters in the output document must be an ASCII representation of the version number.

   • The version number is currently 101.
     Note: If a change is made the version number will be incremented.
   • The version number will be followed by a NULL character.
3. Header

   The header:

   • Must immediately follow the version number and NULL character.
   • Will be an XML data structure that contains the destination filename and extra commands that may be required for:
     • HTTP or network delivery.
     • FTP delivery.
   • The destination will be NULL terminated, followed by a carriage return and line feed.
4. Content
   All content to deliver to the remote is located after the:

   • Version number
   • Destination file name (included in header)
   • Separating carriage return
   • Line feed

   Note: The version number and destination file name will be removed from the document before it is sent to the remote location.