Flag Code Citation Formatter (ISO style)
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Description
A reference citation can preserve a standard identifier, edition and record code in a consistent short format.
A reference citation can preserve a standard identifier, edition and record code in a consistent short format.1
Its usefulness still depends on independently checking those source components.
When to use Flag Code Citation Formatter (ISO style)
Use this tool to apply the stated flag code citation formatter (iso style) operation with an explicit input and unit basis.
How to use Flag Code Citation Formatter (ISO style) and how it works
- Establish the measurement basis and units described above.
- Enter actualStandardIdentifier, actualVerifiedEdition, actualQualifiedRecordCode and run the tool.
- Read result.formattedCitation using the output meanings below.
- If input is rejected, correct the stated type, range, ordering or alignment issue and rerun; review successful results under the declared convention.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| actualStandardIdentifier | Standard identifier, on the basis specified in the algorithm. | string | required; further conditions in the algorithm |
| actualVerifiedEdition | Verified edition, on the basis specified in the algorithm. | string | required; further conditions in the algorithm |
| actualQualifiedRecordCode | Qualified record code, on the basis specified in the algorithm. | string | required; further conditions in the algorithm |
Require three nonblank single-line strings; preserve their whitespace and concatenate identifier, colon, edition, comma-space and record code.
citation = identifier + ':' + edition + ', ' + record Apply the declared units, ordering and branch conditions.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| result | Object containing the declared output fields. | object |
| result.formattedCitation | Source, edition and record in the declared short format. | string |
{
"input": {
"actualStandardIdentifier": "ISO 3166-1",
"actualVerifiedEdition": "2020",
"actualQualifiedRecordCode": "GB"
},
"output": {
"result": {
"formattedCitation": "ISO 3166-1:2020, GB"
}
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The output applies the declared operation to the values you supply. Establish the measurement basis, units, coefficients and any caller-selected rules before interpreting it. The tool does not independently collect or verify observations or decide whether a model or reference applies.
Supply explicit required fields with the documented types and dense aligned arrays. Unknown fields, wrong types and nonfinite numbers are rejected. Branch-specific constraints are explained above. A successful false boolean, negative signed difference, empty slice or unresolved tie is distinct from an input error. Very large inputs or outputs may be rejected by shared resource limits.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related operation, use Racing Class Flag Letter Lookup. Racing class flags are defined by the relevant sailing instructions and event context.
For a related operation, use Airfield Ground Signal Letter Decoder. Ground signals must be interpreted under a specific signal system and edition.
References
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Flag Code Citation Formatter (ISO style) — tool.io
Similar or alternative tools
- Racing Class Flag Letter Lookup
Racing class flags are defined by the relevant sailing instructions and event context.
- Airfield Ground Signal Letter Decoder
Ground signals must be interpreted under a specific signal system and edition.