FORMAT=FREE

This is a text file with fields delimited with spaces, tabs or commas that does not contain series labels or date information (see FORMAT=PRN for text files that do include series names and, optionally, dates). It’s an Unlabeled format for both input and output of series, reports and matrices, available on all versions of RATS.

RATS Instructions

data(format=free)	read series from FREE into memory
store(convert=free)	copy series from FREE to RATS format
copy(format=free)	write series to FREE file
prtdata(format=free)	write series from RATS format file to FREE
read(format=free)	read scalars or arrays from FREE into memory
write(format=free)	write scalars or arrays from memory to FREE file

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.