Writing Data from an Array, Matrix or Table to a File

It is possible to write the data from a characteristic line/map or an array/matrix to a file and to read it in again. The data is written in tab-delimited ASCII format, so it can be read and edited with any spreadsheet or word processor.

1. Select the characteristic line/map or array/matrix in the Outline tab.

2. Do one of the following:

   • In the Edit menu, select Data.
   • Right-click the characteristic line/map or array/matrix in the Outline tab or in the drawing area and select Data from the context menu.

   The Table Editor dialog window opens.

3. In the Table Editor dialog window, open the Edit menu and select File Out Data.

   The file selection dialog opens.

4. Select a path and a file name with the extension *.dat.

5. Click OK.

   The data from the characteristic line/map or array/matrix is written to the file.

   Note
   If you write the data from an array/matrix of enumeration type, only the enumerator names selected for the array/matrix elements are stored. If you write the data from an array/matrix of record type, the dataset names selected for the array/matrix elements are stored.

See also

Reading Data for an Array, Matrix or Table from a File

Characteristic Lines and Maps

Introduction – Array

Introduction – Matrix