It is based on RIFF, a generic format for storing chunks of data identified by tags.

However, the Campaign Guide had been written in a largely generic, modular format that allowed for the existing licensed materials to be removed from the book while keeping the entirety of the rules intact.

In contrast, Omnipage has no way to open faxes directly; they must first be saved in some generic graphical format.

Many self-given enemas used at home are the packaged, disposable, sodium phosphate solutions in single-use bottles sold under a variety of brand names, or in generic formats.

The rules of RuneQuest, Chaosium's first role-playing game, were distilled down into a generic, genre-neutral format known as Basic Role-Playing (BRP).

A SPID is derived from the telephone number assigned to the circuit, and in the U.S. it typically follows a generic, 14-digit format.

But Indian architectural themes have been subtly worked into the generic format.

The programs are available in generic and custom formats, and are delivered at no cost to the requesting organization.

Ultimately, the station cut costs drastically by airing a generic national format via satellite.

"We think the generic format is about issues that repeat themselves throughout history," Mr. Bergeret said.