We are looking into this problem, which is an error in the installation routine NOT in the actual software once installed.

To get the correct behaviour you desire do this: 1. Start epidata.exe 2. Go into the options (see file menu) 3. Choose the "Create data file" part 4. Select either "first word" or "automatic" as you please.

The issue in relation to installation will be solved, but until so do as shown in point 1-4.

Regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association