PRT Configuration File Restrictions

The following restrictions must be observed when editing the configuration files.

Delimiter	All fields must be separated by a delimiter, which is the first character defined in the first line of the file.
Field length	Must be less than or equal to its configured maximum. Cannot exceed 250 characters.
Field Order	The fields must be in the same order in the record as they appear in the input file.
Field Type	Vary depending on the file being edited; enter values appropriate for the file.
Field Values	Cannot exceed the specified size of the field. Do not support embedded spaces; use underscore (_) character instead. Exception: Text or description fields support embedded spaces.
Fields	Empty fields are supported, but must be delimited in the record.
Logical line length	Must be less than or equal to 2000 characters. Includes all continued lines in the record.
Padding	Character fields are blank-padded automatically when the value is less than the field size. Numeric fields are zero-filled automatically when the value is less than the field size.
Physical line length	Must be less than or equal to 250 characters.