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Huffman, SHRVL, and Tailored Algorithms

The compression analysis process automatically generates a custom Huffman and custom SHRVL algorithm. These custom implementations, even though finely tuned to a specific data set, are simple to use. CA Compress has generated compression code tables specifically designed for the data in this file. The analysis routines have examined the data set characteristics and built a customized RDL tuned for the records in the file. Since these algorithms are generated automatically, they are as convenient to select and implement as any of the generic algorithms.

If you do elect to develop and implement a Tailored algorithm, we suggest that you first read and become familiar with all of the associated compression concepts and facilities provided by CA Compress. The basic Tailored algorithm, developed by the analysis process before you tailored the RDL is identical to the Huffman algorithm.