variables may specified using the @code{DATA LIST} TO convention
(@pxref{Sets of
Variables}). There are two ways to specify the location of the variable
variables may specified using the @code{DATA LIST} TO convention
(@pxref{Sets of
Variables}). There are two ways to specify the location of the variable
are specified after the variable name, separated by a dash (@samp{-}).
For instance, the third through fifth columns on a line would be
specified @samp{3-5}. By default, variables are considered to be in
@samp{F} format (@pxref{Input/Output Formats}). (This default can be
changed; see @ref{SET} for more information.)
are specified after the variable name, separated by a dash (@samp{-}).
For instance, the third through fifth columns on a line would be
specified @samp{3-5}. By default, variables are considered to be in
@samp{F} format (@pxref{Input/Output Formats}). (This default can be
changed; see @ref{SET} for more information.)
specify the format type in parentheses after the column numbers. For
instance, for alphanumeric @samp{A} format, use @samp{(A)}.
specify the format type in parentheses after the column numbers. For
instance, for alphanumeric @samp{A} format, use @samp{(A)}.
Changing the variable format and adding implied decimal places can be
done together; for instance, @samp{(N,5)}.
Changing the variable format and adding implied decimal places can be
done together; for instance, @samp{(N,5)}.
computed from the field width. The field width must be evenly divisible
into the number of variables specified.
computed from the field width. The field width must be evenly divisible
into the number of variables specified.
inside parentheses. Each format specifier advances as many characters
into the input line as it uses.
inside parentheses. Each format specifier advances as many characters
into the input line as it uses.
In addition to the standard format specifiers (@pxref{Input/Output
Formats}), FORTRAN style defines some extensions:
In addition to the standard format specifiers (@pxref{Input/Output
Formats}), FORTRAN style defines some extensions:
-FORTRAN and PSPP styles may be freely intermixed. PSPP style leaves the
-active column immediately after the ending column specified. Record
-motion using @code{NEWREC} in FORTRAN style also applies to later
-FORTRAN and PSPP specifiers.
+FORTRAN and columnar styles may be freely intermixed. Columnar style
+leaves the active column immediately after the ending column
+specified. Record motion using @code{NEWREC} in FORTRAN style also
+applies to later FORTRAN and columnar specifiers.