File Handling Instructions

These are the instructions for opening, reading or writing files.

CATALOG	Lists the Contents of a RATS format file
CHANGE	Switches I/O units
CLOSE	Closes an open I/O unit
COPY	Copies data series to a file
DATA	Reads data series from a file
DEDIT	Opens a RATS format file for editing
DELETE	Removes series from a RATS format file
EDIT	On-screen editing of data series stored on RATS format files
ENVIRONMENT	Opens a RATS format file for reading and writing
INCLUDE	Adds series to a RATS format file
INPUT	Free-format input for variables
OPEN	Opens files for input or output
PRTDATA	Displays series stored on a RATS format data file
QUIT	Ends editing of a RATS format file
READ	Reads information from a file
RENAME	Renames series on a RATS format data file
REWIND	Rewinds to the beginning of a file
SAVE	Saves changes to a RATS format file
SOURCE	Opens another file of RATS instructions. Used primarily with procedures.
STORE	Stores data series on a RATS format file
UPDATE	Alters data on a RATS format file
WRITE	Writes information to a file