fixed format
[FꞮKST ˈfɔːrmæt]
nounpl: fixed formats
formato fixo
1. A data structure or file layout where each field or column has a predetermined size and position, regardless of the actual content length
The legacy system uses a fixed format for all customer records, with name always occupying columns 1-30.
O sistema legado usa um formato fixo para todos os registros de clientes, com o nome sempre ocupando as colunas 1-30.
2. In computing and data processing, a standardized arrangement where information is placed in specific, unchanging positions
The report requires a fixed format with headers in the first row and data starting from row two.
O relatório requer um formato fixo com cabeçalhos na primeira linha e dados começando a partir da segunda linha.
3. A document or message structure where the position and length of each element are predetermined and cannot be altered
EDI transactions often use fixed format to ensure data integrity and compatibility between systems.
As transações EDI frequentemente usam formato fixo para garantir integridade de dados e compatibilidade entre sistemas.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, data management, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It's particularly relevant in legacy system maintenance and financial/banking sectors where standardized data structures are critical. The term is more frequently used in professional and technical contexts rather than casual conversation.
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