So I wonder whether it would be a good idea to store that authentication (or relay authorization) information in a new "a" record type in the message's control file? I know that there are already some convenience record types, like "8", which "can be used ... for optimization", so this would be somewhat analogous. What do you think?
It's a reasonable idea. Sounds like a plan. Go for it.
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