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I was doing a test at
http://fast.fixprotocol.org/templates.html


> I do not understand, as I assume to only use a constant operator when I
> know upfront that there will never be a different value. I would use the
> "default" operator if I mostly have one value but sometimes a different
> value. I can probably send the default value on the wire even if it is
> identical to the value in the template. I was unaware that this applies
> to the "constant" operator under certain circumstances.
> 
> Can you please point me to the FAST spec where it defines that constants
> can be sent (outside of a sequence)? Does that mean it is not allowed
> inside of a sequence? You say that your problem comes from sending
> constants for 55 and 22 inside of a sequence.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> > If a constant is outside of "sequence" it will allow you to send this
> > is not inconsistent. Plus at time when creating the data message you
> > don't know which field is constant.
> >
> > There is the templage I using: ( I have to replace <> with () this
> > forums does not take XML)
> >
> > Message give error:
> > 1128=8 35=R 49=CME 34=3 146=1 55=[N/A] 38=100 22=8 
> > Note: 55 and 22 are constant inside of sequence.
> >
> > Message ok: 1128=8 35=R 49=CME 34=3 146=1 38=100 
> > Note: Field 35 and 49 are constant out side of sequence.
> >


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