Can I include binary data in the customer transaction file, along with ASCII data?
No. Binary data should not be included, even in the unused portions of the record. 65. Q: The MSRB file header record requires a “version number.” What should be put here? A: This field identifies the version of the MSRB format specification that applies to the file. Initially, use ‘00010’ here. 66. Q: The header record requires a “record count” field. What should be put here? A: Put here the number of transactions being reported in this file. (Do not count the header record). 67. Q: If the header record of a transaction file contains errors, how will MSRB inform the submitter of this fact? A: If the file has a submitter identifier known to the MSRB, the Transaction Reporting System will send a receipt/error message file or fax to the submitter. The header errors will be identified in the file in the first two records following the receipt record, using the same format as for transaction detail errors. MSRB will not accept any direct submissions by dial-up from unknown parties. Custome
