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2.3.2 Structure Element: Record

The Record element defines a line of data in a file. Record has the following attributes:
Attribute Name Description Required
ignoreOnRead True/False. ``False'' indicates that moving to the next line is required before performing the operations contained in the Record. When writing, a new line will always be created before performing operations yes
format The format statement that should be used on the record. Can be a parameter that specifies the format statement or the format statement itself no
ignoreFormatOnRead True/False. ``True'' ignores the specified format and reads values as encountered no

A Record element must contain one or more structure elements such as Condition or Loop, or operation elements such as Separator, SetValue, SetSize, SetDims, or AddValue in any order.

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