determining kind of output generated by "out." file

[Bill Randall]

On 7/6/2015 5:42 PM, Kenneth Brody via Filepro-list wrote:
> 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.
>

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