The pages listed here document software that is available in EDS fr for moving or manipulating files.
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A utility for transferring files between a local host (your computer) and remote hosts. -
Data Conversion Software (Stat/Transfer)
StatTransfer software converts from one commonly used data format to another.
Note on R files: The latest version of stat/transfer can convert files into R Workspaces. If you don't have access to stat/transfer here's some other options:
This page outlines the most frequently found methods used by publishers
to distribute data and how theses methods impact downloading data.
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Excel: convert cells containing the results of formulas into just values.
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Stata: taking various types of samples.
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Stata: turn a string variable into a numeric variable.
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Stata: add leading zeros to a number.
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Stuffit: what to do when you get the error message: "Unable to expand archive .....Engine Error Damaged Content".
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WDI: reshaping tables to use in regressions.

