Imported from previous forum
The Global Technical Committee has reviewed and preliminarily approved the FIXML Batch Header Enhancement Proposal. The FIXML Schema root element includes the ability to include a batch of FIXML application messages. Batch capability was provided to deliver groups of messages, such as post trade confirms or position reports at the end of a trading session. Single message capability is still supported.
This gap analysis proposes an enhancement to the FIXML Schema batch header, introducing a method whereby the sender of a batch can indicate whether the collection of messages contained in a batch form a complete picture (e.g. a snapshot), or whether they should be considered incremental updates.
The document now enters a public comment period in which public review and feedback is encouraged. Once the public comment period closes, the Global Technical Governance Board will meet to review public comments before final approval.
Please post feedback, comments, and questions as replies to this discussion thread.
A link to the proposal can be found at:
http://fixprotocol.org/documents/7669/FIX%20Protocol%20Gap%20Analysis%20-%20Batch%20Header%20-%20v0.2.docx
The public comment period ends on July 4, 2013.