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Re: [EpiData-list] MISSINGVALUE
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Feb '05

10 Feb '05

>>> <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> 09-02-2005 17:46:07 >>> >Hello, >we ve just started using Epidata and we re really happy with it, but we also >do have a big problem with the MISSINGVALUE command, which we re not able to solve. MISSINGVALUE is a new concept in Epi Info "language". The idea is to define a certain value for indication of "unknown" or "irrelevant". When exporting the data for analysis the values defined as such will be marked as such when exporting to proper data analysis programs, such as Stata, SPSS and SAS. Also when we have the full EpiData Analysis running this will make use of the MISSING VALUE definitions. In the help file for EpiData 3.1 you can read: ...... (in before file block): MISSING VALUE V1-V4, V10, V20 9 8 7 (in the field block): MISSING VALUE 9 8 7 .... The syntax there in the help file is misleading since the command is MISSINGVALUE not "MISSING VALUE", so we will adapt the help file as soon as possible. So the problem is that we have managed to write the help file in a misleading way - this will happen every so often - clarifications or questions to the list is the way to proceed Regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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MISSINGVALUE
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Feb '05

09 Feb '05

Hello, we´ve just started using Epidata and we´re really happy with it, but we also do have a big problem with the MISSINGVALUE command, which we´re not able to solve. It has already been mentioned in the archive in December, but the answer to it didn´t really help us. We´re trying to use different missing values for different variables (e.g. 9 8 and 99 88 and 999 888) in one file. But the checkfile commands keep on disappearing, sometimes immediately, sometimes they work for some time and disappear later. Sometimes they´re there in the checkfile, but do not work, when we try to enter data. I´ve already tried to partition my file and use the RELATE function, to make sure the checkfile is not too long (they´re far less then 1000 lines now), but the problem persists. The problem also occurs working with version 3.1 as well as with 3.02. Would be great, if somebody could help us. Thank you in advance! Evelyn Müller Uniklinik Freiburg, Germany

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 7 (Out of the office)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 Feb '05

08 Feb '05

I will be out of the office Tuesday Feb. 8 and Wednesday Feb. 9, 2005. I will reply to your email as soon as possible. If you need immediate assistance please call Bennie Daughtry at (803) 545-4471.

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'spanish documentation for epidata 3.0'
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Feb '05

07 Feb '05

Hallo Nabil, Thanks for your response. Would you be able to indicate which website you were referring to for downloading the spanish documentation for Epidata v. 3 (or higher). I couldn't find the website identified in your message. Thanks again! Pia epidata-list-request(a)lists.u manitoba.ca To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Sent by: cc: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.u Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 5 manitoba.ca 2005-02-06 01:00 PM Please respond to epidata-list 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..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ----- Message from epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca on Sat, 5 Feb 2005 19:54:59 +0100 ----- To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [EpiData-list] Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4 Dear Spanish user Try this web site to download the spanish version. Best regards Nabil Brandl ----- Original Message ----- From: <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, 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..." > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Today's Topics: > > 1. 'spanish documentation' (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > _______________________________________________ EpiData-list mailing list EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list

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Re: Formula in Check file
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Feb '05

06 Feb '05

It seems the longest acceptable line is 204 characters. You can create and save longer lines using File,Open and choosing the checkfile, but EpiData 3.1 would not interpret the rest of these long lines for me. You can always break a formula down into smaller lines. Shorter lines are also better for documenting your calculations. e.g. f1 = a + b + c + d f1 = f1 + e + f + g Jamie Hockin Public Health Agency of Canada >I am trying to create a formula to calculate the sum of different fields. >In "Edit" option under "Check" window, when I write it, I close it and >save it, but later on I see that the line has been cut at the end, >does it have limited number of characters or ...? and how to solve it? > > >Help!! :-) > > >Thank you a lot! >Best regards and very nice week-end! >/Ziad > >

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 05 Feb '05

05 Feb '05

Sorry, I forgot the link. Here is the link http://www.epidata.dk/download.php Nabil Brandl ----- Original Message ----- From: <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, 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..." > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Today's Topics: > > 1. 'spanish documentation' (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list >

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 05 Feb '05

05 Feb '05

Dear Spanish user Try this web site to download the spanish version. Best regards Nabil Brandl ----- Original Message ----- From: <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 16, 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..." > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Today's Topics: > > 1. 'spanish documentation' (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list >

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'spanish documentation'
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Feb '05

04 Feb '05

Hallo, Does anyone know if documentation in Spanish is available for EpiData version 3 or higher? Many thanks, Pia

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'spanish documentation'
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Feb '05

04 Feb '05

With the installation comes a 4 page introduction file, choose Spanish language at http://www.epidata.dk/download.php Also Monica chiu made an extended explanation available from: http://epi.minsal.cl/epi/html/software/epi6.htm Although made with EpiData v2.1 you can use the same. If anyone wishes to do some translations all other documents found on either download or documentation page of EpiData.dk are available for translation. Regards (saludos) Jens Lauritsen

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Check file + calculation formula
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Feb '05

04 Feb '05

Hello! I am trying to create a formula to calculate the sum of different fields. In "Edit" option under "Check" window, when I write it, I close it and save it, but later on I see that the line has been cut at the end, does it have limited number of characters or ...? and how to solve it? Help!! :-) Thank you a lot! Best regards and very nice week-end! /Ziad Stockholm-Sweden

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