CSV file syntax

These specifications apply to all CSV files containing Paragon Active Assurance inventory items.

CSV files are parsed according to ► IETF RFC 4180.

General specifications

  • The first line in the file is parsed as a header describing the fields that occur in the file.

  • In the remainder of the file, one inventory item is expected on each line.

  • Some fields may be optional, as indicated in the documentation for each individual inventory item.

  • String values must be enclosed within double quotes: "...".

  • If a string contains a double quote, it must be escaped with another, like this: "".

Specifications applying to individual parameters

  • Latitude and longitude, where present, are given in decimal degrees:

    • Latitude is a value between –85.06 and +85.06, where a minus sign means “south”.

    • Longitude is a value between –180 and +180, where a minus sign means “west”.

  • If several tags are given in the tags string, they must be separated by commas.