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FIX TAG 385

MsgDirection

charAdded FIX.4.2

Definition

Specifies the direction of the messsage.

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FIX 4.4 FIX 5.0 SP2

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FIX 4.4

Specifies the direction of the message

FIX 5.0 SP2

Specifies the direction of the messsage.

Values 2

ValueMeaning
R

Receive

S

Send

About the char data type

Single character value, can include any alphanumeric character or punctuation except the delimiter. All char fields are case sensitive (i.e. m != M). The following fields are based on char.

Used in messages 1

Includes nested components and repeating groups. Open a location to see its surrounding requirements.