FORMAT=DIF

DIF, which stands for Data Interchange Format, is a (rather bulky) text format used for transmitting the content of a simple spreadsheet. It’s a Labeled Table or Unlabeled format (depending upon the file) for both input and output of series, reports and matrices, available in all versions of RATS.

RATS Instructions

data(format=dif)	read series from DIF into memory
store(convert=dif)	copy series from DIF to RATS format
copy(format=dif)	write series to DIF file
prtdata(format=dif)	write series from RATS format file to DIF
read(format=dif)	read scalars or arrays from DIF into memory
report(format=dif)	(with ACTION=FORMAT) write a report to DIF file

ORG options are required on DATA, STORE, COPY and PRTDATA.

Interface Operations

Data Wizard

You can read series using Data/Graphics—Data (Other Formats).

Series Window and RATS Data File Window

You can import series using File—Import... or the toolbar button. You can export series using File—Export..., the toolbar button, or the Export operation on the contextual menu.

Report Windows

You can write reports using File—Save As, File—Export, Edit—Copy; the and toolbar items, and the Export and Copy contextual menu operations.

Matrix Windows

You can write the contents of a matrix window to a file using File—Save As, File—Export; the and toolbars, and the Export contextual menu.

Details

For copy-and-pasting into DIF, you will probably have to choose the Paste Special operation in the target application. RATS copies the full precision of real numbers when copying to the clipboard in DIF format.