SAP data format

Hi All,
What is the standard data format in SAP?
Is it in unicode, ascii, or binary?
Can you also tell me the difference between the 3?
More specifically, what is the data format for a document downloaded from SAP via GUI_DOWNLOAD?
Thanks.

Hi,
I'd just like to say that FM GUI_DOWNLOAD can output file in many format.
The output format is handled in FILETYPE parameter in the FM.
By default, if the calling program doesn't pass any value to this FILETYPE parameter, the FM is producing output file in ASCII.
FYI, these info can be found in the FM documentation.
But for your convenience, hereby I attached the function module help, specific to this FILETYPE parameter:
<<Removed by moderator>>
Edited by: Matt on Feb 3, 2010 8:45 AM - please do not reproduce SAP Help.

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Moderator message: FAQ, please search for available information/documentation.
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         daymonth1(11) TYPE c,
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