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EpiData Entry Help file
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Colleagues: The EpiData Entry Help file is no more accessible in Windows Vista and Windows 7 as Microsoft has changed how help files work. It can be fixed easily with a Microsoft patch for either OS: Windows Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=6eb… Windows 7: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=258aa5ec-e3d9-4228… ...as long as it is a 32-bit machine. With Windows 7, 64-bit, I am unable to fix the problem (even after fiddling with the registry as per MS instructions). Anybody with an idea how to fix it? Thanks, -- Hans L Rieder, MD, MPH Jetzikofenstr 12 3038 Kirchlindach Switzerland Tel: +41 31 829 4577 Mob: +41 79 321 9122 Web: http://www.tbrieder.org

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SV: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 79, Issue 4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 May '10

30 May '10

Hello, and thank you very much all of you; Jonas, Hans and Zaw Myo Tun for your kindness to give me advice on my question on "How to change the title of en already existing qes- and rec.file without loosing data". I followed the instructions given from Jonas and it worked ! I also did the same with the check.file that belonged to these qes and rec.files and it worked also. Before i changed the title, I added 4 new variables to my qes .fiel and than I followed the instuctions in the Help file and Tools -->Revise DataFile. Best regards Susann Regber ________________________________________ Från: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] för epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] Skickat: den 28 maj 2010 19:01 Till: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Ämne: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 79, Issue 4 Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca You can reach the person managing the list at epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." EpiData-list mailing list ___________________________________ Today's Topics: 1. Re: question about changing title of qes fil and rec file (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Ans: changing title of qes file and rec file (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:13:07 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil and rec file To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <4BFEA823.4040509(a)tbrieder.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear Susann: "Title", "File Label" or "File name"? Title: Change the title in the QES file, save the file, do not make a REC file, but 4. Enter data, and you will be prompted to adjust the REC file to the new QES file Label: Read the REC file in EpiData analysis, and use the command "labeldata", eg. labeldata "My new label for the data file" File name: Just rename both QES and REC file in Explorer. Regards, Hans On 20:59, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Hello > > I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? > > Susann > > Susann Regber > Pediatric nurse, MPH, > PHD-student > Nordic School of Public Health > Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 > Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 > E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se > Homepage: www.nhv.se > > P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg > > > -- Hans L Rieder, MD, MPH Jetzikofenstr 12 3038 Kirchlindach Switzerland Tel: +41 31 829 4577 Mob: +41 79 321 9122 Web: http://www.tbrieder.org ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 11:15:08 +0630 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Ans: changing title of qes file and rec file To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <AANLkTikwI8k7wSNVeEpM-CPQ6n_kbsl66nVK0YAN1GP5(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Hello, I assume what you mean by "Title in qes and rec file" is what you typed in .qes file from which .rec file was made. If so, you can easily edit the "Title" in qes file as you want. Please be sure that the field names and definitions are not changed. Then, revise the old rec file with the newly edited qes file (by going to Tools --> revise data file). By doing so, your data won't be harmed. best regards, Zaw Myo Tun Zaw Myo Tun | Integrated HIV Care Program International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease The Union?s office in Myanmar No. 36, 27th street | between 72nd & 73rd streets Chan Aye Thar Zan Township | Mandalay | Myanmar Tel: +95 2 71082 | Fax: +95 2 71082 drzmyotun(a)gmail.com | www.theunion.org On 5/27/10, epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to > epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." > > > EpiData-list mailing list > ___________________________________ > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: new test release of EpiData Manager available > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. question about changing title of qes fil and rec file > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 3. Ang: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil > and rec file (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:32:16 -0400 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] new test release of EpiData Manager > available > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP93E23D8FE0C4EDD9B68189FDE90(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Sections will be great to have! Everything described works on a Mac. > Placement of sections sometimes fails to open the dialogue box to name the > section, rendering the section as a white box, but not editable. > > Jamie Hockin > > On 2010-05-25, at 6:12 PM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > >> The development of the EpiData Manager has now come to a new stage, where >> test versions will be released with shorter intervals. The release will >> happen in these steps: >> a. Test placement of fields in data entry forms. Move fields, add >> sections. Only one form is allowed. Edit variable labels (questions). > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:28:20 +0000 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil and > rec file > To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" > <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <42EF964FD9CDE2479936BC6F837DC80B0827E6A3(a)loke.nhv.se> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hello > > I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- > without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? > > Susann > > Susann Regber > Pediatric nurse, MPH, > PHD-student > Nordic School of Public Health > Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 > Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 > E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se > Homepage: www.nhv.se > > P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:11:12 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Ang: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil > and rec file > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > <OFA31131DD.3F5D22A7-ONC1257730.0037F54B-C1257730.0037F550(a)sll.se> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi > > You can change the name of the ques and rec files directely in the folder > (ie with files closed). It is important that you have exactly identical > names of the qes and rec files. I would recommend that you first make a copy > of the original qes and rec (right-click --> copy. Right-click again --> > paste) files and then change the names of the copies (they will br named > "Copy of yourfile.qes" and "Copy of yourfile.rec" > > Sincerely > > Jonas Malmstedt, MD > Department of Vascular Surgery, N1:06 > Karolinska University Hospital > SE-171 76 Stockholm > +46-(0)8-517 76895 > +46-(0)70-484 1455 > > > > -----epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: ----- > > > Till: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Fr?n: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > S?nt av: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Datum: 2010/05/27 10.28 > ?rende: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil and rec file > > Hello > > I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- > without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? > > Susann > > Susann Regber > Pediatric nurse, MPH, > PHD-student > Nordic School of Public Health > Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 > Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 > E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se > Homepage: www.nhv.se > > P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg > > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 79, Issue 3 > ******************************************* > ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 79, Issue 4 *******************************************

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Ans: changing title of qes file and rec file
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 May '10

27 May '10

Hello, I assume what you mean by "Title in qes and rec file" is what you typed in .qes file from which .rec file was made. If so, you can easily edit the "Title" in qes file as you want. Please be sure that the field names and definitions are not changed. Then, revise the old rec file with the newly edited qes file (by going to Tools --> revise data file). By doing so, your data won't be harmed. best regards, Zaw Myo Tun Zaw Myo Tun | Integrated HIV Care Program International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease The Union’s office in Myanmar No. 36, 27th street | between 72nd & 73rd streets Chan Aye Thar Zan Township | Mandalay | Myanmar Tel: +95 2 71082 | Fax: +95 2 71082 drzmyotun(a)gmail.com | www.theunion.org On 5/27/10, epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to > epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." > > > EpiData-list mailing list > ___________________________________ > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: new test release of EpiData Manager available > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. question about changing title of qes fil and rec file > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 3. Ang: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil > and rec file (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:32:16 -0400 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] new test release of EpiData Manager > available > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP93E23D8FE0C4EDD9B68189FDE90(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Sections will be great to have! Everything described works on a Mac. > Placement of sections sometimes fails to open the dialogue box to name the > section, rendering the section as a white box, but not editable. > > Jamie Hockin > > On 2010-05-25, at 6:12 PM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > >> The development of the EpiData Manager has now come to a new stage, where >> test versions will be released with shorter intervals. The release will >> happen in these steps: >> a. Test placement of fields in data entry forms. Move fields, add >> sections. Only one form is allowed. Edit variable labels (questions). > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:28:20 +0000 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil and > rec file > To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" > <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <42EF964FD9CDE2479936BC6F837DC80B0827E6A3(a)loke.nhv.se> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hello > > I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- > without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? > > Susann > > Susann Regber > Pediatric nurse, MPH, > PHD-student > Nordic School of Public Health > Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 > Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 > E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se > Homepage: www.nhv.se > > P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:11:12 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Ang: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil > and rec file > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > <OFA31131DD.3F5D22A7-ONC1257730.0037F54B-C1257730.0037F550(a)sll.se> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi > > You can change the name of the ques and rec files directely in the folder > (ie with files closed). It is important that you have exactly identical > names of the qes and rec files. I would recommend that you first make a copy > of the original qes and rec (right-click --> copy. Right-click again --> > paste) files and then change the names of the copies (they will br named > "Copy of yourfile.qes" and "Copy of yourfile.rec" > > Sincerely > > Jonas Malmstedt, MD > Department of Vascular Surgery, N1:06 > Karolinska University Hospital > SE-171 76 Stockholm > +46-(0)8-517 76895 > +46-(0)70-484 1455 > > > > -----epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: ----- > > > Till: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Från: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Sänt av: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Datum: 2010/05/27 10.28 > Ärende: [EpiData-list] question about changing title of qes fil and rec file > > Hello > > I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- > without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? > > Susann > > Susann Regber > Pediatric nurse, MPH, > PHD-student > Nordic School of Public Health > Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 > Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 > E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se > Homepage: www.nhv.se > > P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg > > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 79, Issue 3 > ******************************************* >

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question about changing title of qes fil and rec file
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 May '10

27 May '10

Hello I would like to change the title of an existing QES- file and REC file- without losing data. Is it possible ? How can I do that ? Susann Susann Regber Pediatric nurse, MPH, PHD-student Nordic School of Public Health Tel.: +46 (0)31 69 39 01 Mobile: +46(0) 738 19 04 19 E-mail: susann.regber(a)nhv.se Homepage: www.nhv.se P.O. Box 12133, SE-402 42 Gothenburg

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new test release of EpiData Manager available
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 May '10

26 May '10

Dear All Due to funding received (and more expected) the development phase has been lengthened to summer 2011 allowing for the continuation of T.Christiansen to work fulltime on the restructuring. All programming is now done in Freepascal and Lazarus. The development of the EpiData Manager has now come to a new stage, where test versions will be released with shorter intervals. The release will happen in these steps: a. Test placement of fields in data entry forms. Move fields, add sections. Only one form is allowed. Edit variable labels (questions). b. Include previous data structures on a form. Will import rec files and dta (stata) files. c. Write data files and export data structures to rec file and dta files d. Start development of a dedicated entry client. e. Add definition and editing of category labels (value labels). f. Add to data forms the possibility of translating labels and questions If all goes well points a-f will be ready within the next few months. After this a new planning sequence will include relational aspects and multi entry forms of the same project, user access control and other coming aspects. The first new release mentioned above (a) was released earlier today from http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php for the operating systems Linux, Mac and Windows. It will seem as a backstep in relation to the previous test version, but we are approaching the same level with a completely new final XML data file structure. The new structure will accomodate all we would like and will be visible in the next stage (b), where users can see the xml structure. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This first release is covering what happens in the definition of a single data form. Including the addition of new fields, new sections and heading lines. A section is a sub-division of a single data entry form. A section has NOT been used previously in EpiData software and contains a number of fields. Jumps will allow jumps between sections and user access control will be at the section level. When you first start the application you will see two sections, which can be moved, edited and deleted. Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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EpiData Manager v0.5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 May '10

26 May '10

Good to see progress with the Manager. I have some questions and thought that this would be the appropriate forum rather than the flyspray bug reporting system. At present, is the string variable created equivalent to the variable created in Entry with the underscore? If so, will uppercase strings be supported? Is it possible to resize the section box after its creation other than through the advanced tab and changing the numbers therein? Is it possible to copy and paste fields with a view to subsequent amendment of field names? This is important with a view to rapid data-form creation. I've done a test and it seems to work. I'll post a query on flyspray with regards to opening the Help file within the Manager which I can't do. Regards, Neville ----------------------------------------- ************************************************************************** The information contained in the EMail and any attachments is confidential and intended solely and for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). It may not be disclosed to any other person without the express authority of the HPA, or the intended recipient, or both. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. This footnote also confirms that this EMail has been swept for computer viruses, but please re-sweep any attachments before opening or saving. HTTP://www.HPA.org.uk **************************************************************************

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Introduction document and help in the new Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 May '10

26 May '10

The manager contains a "help" menu. On this two entries are found. : 1 short introduction 2 show shortcuts The first one (introduction) will check first if the file "epidatamanagerintro.pdf" is present in the location on your computer, where you stored the manager exe file. If so the file is opened in the local pdf reader. If not present the standard internet browser will open the document: http://epidata.dk/downloads/epidatamanagerintro.pdf If you then save the file in the same folder as the exe file, the local copy will be opened thereafter. 2 show shortcuts This will open the "wiki" documentation system directly via internet. If you have no current internet connection an error will appear in your browser. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Few Clarifications about New Epidata Manager Developments
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 May '10

08 May '10

Dear Jens, It is heartening to hear that further developments of Epidata are going on. I just have few points (apprehensions) which I want to share with you. The ability to correct the data file by a text editor (in new system) sounds wonderful but existing system is also good. 1. Will the new system continue support the already developed relation databases in Epidata Entry ? Will it be downward compatible with the relational databases systems already working well in Epidata Entry 3.1 and Analysis 2.3 ? 2. The QES, CHK, REC file system was comparatively simple and one could change it whenever wanted, without being a software professional (programmer). With regards, Dr. Shavinder Singh

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status april 2010 for rewriting of core and EpiData Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear all Since release of last trial version of the new EpiData Manager in January around 1000 copies have been downloaded from the testing.php website at epidata.dk. Since then we (Torsten Christiansen and I) have worked on ways of implementing the more subtle parts of the old rec file system in the new format, which is described at http://www.epidata.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/documentation:datafileformat:xml_v0 The description is not completely up to date, but will be updated soon. The challenge was to also include relate, encryption and principles for translation of data forms in a structured way. This has now been completed and I expect a new release for testing within some weeks. In the final file format all contents will be contained in one physical file formulated in XML and in compliance with the w3c.org validator for an xml file. The basic blocks implemented will be: - user access control block - a list of control structures, e.g. specification of relationship btw. files - a list of tables contained (each like an old rec file) - in each table a number of sections - in each section a number of fields. - each field having a number of attributes, such as type (integer, string etc), controls etc. The file will contain the combination of all current rec and chk files for a given project. User control will be at the section level. Many users will now think "Oh-no" they changed the simplicity principle of REC-CHK-QES and created a monster system with many problems. This is however NOT the case. For a simple project the file content structure is of no interest to the user and will appear simple. But by containing all in one physcal file it should become much easier to keep track of the data for a given project. Basicly with the new structure files can also be edited in a standard editor. The complete rewriting is expected to be completed in about one year from now, and funding is still welcomed for the process. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Access violation error with Codebook command in EpiData (second try)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Hi! When trying to create a Codebook I get an access violation error. I have tried to carefully revise the check file with no result. The error seems to be related to only fields named with the pattern "xxxcom" which all are string variables. -If I choose all fields before "xxxcom" the Codebook for those variables will be created without error. -If I only check "xxxcom" --> access violation -If I check variables before and after "xxxcom" --> access violation -If I check only variables after "xxxcom" -->no error Error message: "Access violation at address 00403347 in module 'EpiData.exe' Read of address 393938FB" Epidata 3.1 (270108) Windows XP Pro Thanks for help Jonas Malmstedt, MD Department of Vascular Surgery, N1:06 Karolinska University Hospital SE-171 76 Stockholm PS I have also noticed another problem: smtimes EpiData Will not read *.not and *.rec files. I get an error telling me that the file name are not valid or the file is used. When I try to open the same file not NotePad - no problem! DS

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