Field H-15OptionalIdentification Fields

    Metro 2 Field H-15: Software Vendor Identifier

    The name of the software vendor or in-house system that generated the Metro 2 file. Optional, but helpful for bureaus diagnosing systematic formatting issues.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:H-15
    Position:226-265
    Length:40 characters
    Type:alphanumeric
    Record:Header Record
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Left-justified, blank-filled when unused

    Examples

    METRO2 BY SWITCH LABS

    Common Errors

    • Mixing vendor name and version into one field

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Populate this when you use a third-party tool — it speeds up support if a format issue arises

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    Software Vendor Identifier - Metro 2 Field H-15