CIF Header
Record Format
A Header record occurs only once, at the beginning of the file.
HDTPS.UDFROC1.PD1503060603152151DFROC1RDFROC1QUA060315050316
Record Fields
| Field | Format | Length | Example Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record Identity | String | 2 | HD | Always HD |
| File Mainframe Identity | String | 20 | TPS.UDFROC1.PD150306 | |
| Date of Extract | Date (DDMMYY) | 6 | 060315 | |
| Time of Extract | Time (HHMM) | 4 | 2151 | |
| Current File Reference | String | 7 | DFROC1R | The last character increments from A through to Z. The file reference remains unique for a maximum of 26 extract files. |
| Last File Reference | String | 7 | DFROC1Q | |
| Update Indicator | U/F | 1 | U | U = Update Extract, F = Full Extract |
| Version | Char | 1 | A | |
| User Start Date | Date (DDMMYY) | 6 | 060315 | |
| User End Date | Date (DDMMYY) | 6 | 050316 | |
| Spare | String | 20 | (empty space) |