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Output Format

Syntax​

Output Format       format_type

Parameters​

  • format_type: Specifies the desired output format. Supported values are:
    • Text (Default): Plain text output suitable for printers or text files.
    • XML: Extensible Markup Language format.
    • JSON: JavaScript Object Notation format.
    • HTML: HyperText Markup Language format for web pages.
    • PDF: Portable Document Format.

Description​

Sets the overall format for the generated output file or stream.

Remarks​

The default format is Text. Specific formats are required for certain integrations: JSON is used for ChronoTrack Live ("External Report") and RunSignUp/RunScore Reports ("Custom Report"); Text must be specified when sending results online to Race Roster (which otherwise defaults to JSON). The file extension specified in the Destination command can also implicitly set the format (e.g., Destination ~results.pdf implies Output Format PDF).

Examples​

To generate an XML file:

Output Format       XML
Destination         ~results.xml

To generate a JSON file suitable for RunSignUp Custom Reports:

Output Format       JSON
Destination         ~custom_report.json

To generate an HTML file:

Output Format       HTML
Destination         ~results.html