Field definition and scope:

Field 352 contains a description of the method of referencing and the mechanism used to represent graphic information in a data set.  This information consists of the type of storage technique used, the number of items in the data set, and the format in which the data is stored.

The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.

Field 352 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position

Description

NLR

MLR

Repeatability

Field 352

Digital Graphic Representation

A

O

R

Indicator:

 

 

 

 

First

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

 

$a

Direct reference method

A

O

NR

$b

Object type

A

O

R

$c

Object count

A

O

R

$d

Row count

A

O

NR

$e

Column count

A

O

NR

$f

Vertical count

A

O

NR

$g

VPF topology level

A

O

NR

$i

Indirect reference description

A

O

NR

$q

Format of the digital image

A

O

NR

$6

Linkage

A

O

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

O

R

Input conventions:

Punctuation

Content designator history:

Subfield $q - Format of the digital image  [new, 2003]

Related MARC fields or documents:

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

Department of Defense, 1992, Vector Product Format

See also:

3XX  Physical Description, Etc. Fields

Variable Data Fields