Get Open Pedigree Standard Specification

The Open Pedigree Standard Specification is a crucial document for the interchange of animal pedigree information. This guide aims to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for filling out the specification online, ensuring users understand each section and field.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form, which will open in an online editor for your convenience.
2. Begin with filling out the required attributes at the start of the XML structure. This includes OPSVERSION, SOURCEID, ANIMALID, and any optional DESCRIPTION or TABLENAME.
3. In the <definition> section, define your <table> with the appropriate attributes including TABLEID and FIELDNAME for each field you plan to use.
4. Add <field> tags to specify the attributes for each piece of data you need to include. Ensure you indicate the type and provide corresponding fid values.
5. For <data> entries, repeat the <t> and <record> tags for each data instance. Fill in the <f> tags with the relevant field data for each record.
6. Utilize grouping tags <g> if you need to consolidate related fields, ensuring that they follow any requirements for multi-value fields.
7. After completing the entries, review the entire XML structure for accuracy and completeness before you finalize it.
8. Save your changes, then choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed for your applications.

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