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Edit mask qualifier
UN/CEFACT Revision 1998B Code List

Repr:an..3
Desc:To qualify an edit mask format.
This table also occurs in the following versions of this standard:
D00A, D00B, D01A, D01B, D01C, D02A, D02B, D03A, D03B, D04A, D04B, D98B, D99A, D99B

1COBOL picture
The associated edit mask is represented as a COBOL picture statement.
2C printf
The associated edit mask is represented as a C 'printf' format.
3FORTRAN format
The associated edit mask is represented as a FORTRAN format statement.
4Unix(tm) regular expression
The associated edit mask is represented as a Unix(tm) regular expression.

Change indicators
plus sign An addition.
asterisk Addition/substraction/change to a code entry for a particular data element.
hash or pound sign Changes to names.
vertical bar Changes to text for descriptions, notes and functions.
minus sign A deletion.
letter X Marked for deletion.

Usage indicators
Used in batch messages only.
Common usage in both batch and interactive messages.
Used in interactive messages only.

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