determining kind of output generated by "out." file

[Kenneth Brody]

On 7/6/2015 2:52 PM, William J. McEachran via Filepro-list wrote:
> Hopefully someone can provide some insight into  "how to" determine what
> "kind" of output is to be generated from an output file (out.) file quickly.
>
> In an "out." file what am I looking for to determine if it generates a
> - mailing label
> - form
> - report
> - process only
> - 'other'
>
> What should I be looking for in the "out." file to distinguish these kinds
> of output.?

Check the specs on the "out" file format:

     http://fptech.com/Products/Docs/FPFormat/screen40.shtml
and
     http://fptech.com/Products/Docs/FPFormat/screen30.shtml

The main item you want is "extended header type", at offset 26.  Note that 
there is no difference between "form" and "mailing label" beyond the default 
size when creating it.

-- 
Kenneth Brody