Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

[Mark Webb-5]

I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there is an easier way.
All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow the GUI - Run syntax

[Melissa Ives]

Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE command)

 

From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mark Webb
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

 

I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there is an easier way.
All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow the GUI - Run syntax

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[Mark Webb-5]

Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following problems - any suggestions?

I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps syntax file.
This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no sav file open.

My syntax
Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.

Error report

>Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
>The variable list is empty.
>Execution of this command stops.

>Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
>No format was specified where one was required.

>Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats
>Due to an error, INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and
>the working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or leave
>PASW Statistics.

>Note # 236
>All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE processing
>has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE commands have been undone.





On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:

Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE command)

 

From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mark Webb
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

 

I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there is an easier way.
All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow the GUI - Run syntax

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Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.

Mark Webb-5 wrote

Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
problems - any suggestions?

I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
syntax file.
This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no sav
file open.

My syntax
Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.

Error report

 >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
 >The variable list is empty.
 >Execution of this command stops.

 >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
 >No format was specified where one was required.

 >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats
 >Due to an error, INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been
terminated and
 >the working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
leave
 >PASW Statistics.

 >Note # 236
 >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
processing
 >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE commands have been
undone.




Mark Webb

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Cell [phone] [Poor reception]
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Email       [hidden email]


On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>
> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
> command)
>
> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] *On
> Behalf Of *Mark Webb
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
> *To:* [hidden email]
> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax
> file - how to do?
>
> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
> is an easier way.
> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
> the GUI - Run syntax
>
> --
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception]
> Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
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[Melissa Ives]

What is being referenced regarding  " line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required."
It looks like it means within the inserted file there is an error.

I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that.

Also--I never got your original question, just Bruce's reply.

Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bruce Weaver
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:27 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.



Mark Webb-5 wrote

>
> Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
> problems - any suggestions?
>
> I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
> syntax file.
> This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no
> sav file open.
>
> My syntax
> Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
> Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
> SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.
>
> Error report
>
>  >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
> >The variable list is empty.
>  >Execution of this command stops.
>
>  >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required.
>
>  >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats  >Due to an error,
> INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and  >the
> working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
> leave  >PASW Statistics.
>
>  >Note # 236
>  >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
> processing  >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE
> commands have been undone.
>
>
>
>
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
> Email       targetlinkmark@
>
>
> On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>>
>> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
>> command)
>>
>> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@.UGA] *On Behalf Of *Mark
>> Webb
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
>> *To:* SPSSX-L@.UGA
>> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another
>> syntax file - how to do?
>>
>> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
>> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
>> is an easier way.
>> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
>> the GUI - Run syntax
>>
>> --
>> Mark Webb
>>
>> Line [phone]
>> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>>
>> Skype       tomarkwebb
>> Emailtargetlinkmark@  &lt;mailto:targetlinkmark@&gt;
>>
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[Bruce Weaver]

MI:  "I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that."

From the Fine Manual entry for INSERT (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/spssstat/v20r0m0/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.spss.statistics.help%2Fmi_analysis.htm):

SYNTAX Keyword (INSERT command)

The optional SYNTAX keyword specifies the syntax rules that apply to the inserted file. The keyword is followed by an equals sign (=) and one of the following alternatives:

INTERACTIVE
Each command must end with a period. Periods can appear anywhere within the command, and commands can continue on multiple lines, but a period as the last non-blank character on a line is interpreted as the end of the command. Continuation lines and new commands can start anywhere on a new line. These are the "interactive" rules in effect when you select and run commands in a syntax window. This is the default if the SYNTAX keyword is omitted.

BATCH
Each command must start at the beginning of a new line (no blank spaces before the start of the command), and continuation lines must be indented at least one space. If you want to indent new commands, you can use a plus sign, dash, or period as the first character at the start of the line and then indent the actual command. The period at the end of the command is optional. This setting is compatible with the syntax rules for command files included with the INCLUDE command.

Melissa Ives wrote

What is being referenced regarding  " line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required."
It looks like it means within the inserted file there is an error.

I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that.

Also--I never got your original question, just Bruce's reply.

Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bruce Weaver
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:27 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.



Mark Webb-5 wrote
>
> Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
> problems - any suggestions?
>
> I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
> syntax file.
> This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no
> sav file open.
>
> My syntax
> Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
> Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
> SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.
>
> Error report
>
>  >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
> >The variable list is empty.
>  >Execution of this command stops.
>
>  >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required.
>
>  >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats  >Due to an error,
> INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and  >the
> working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
> leave  >PASW Statistics.
>
>  >Note # 236
>  >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
> processing  >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE
> commands have been undone.
>
>
>
>
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
> Email       targetlinkmark@
>
>
> On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>>
>> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
>> command)
>>
>> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@.UGA] *On Behalf Of *Mark
>> Webb
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
>> *To:* SPSSX-L@.UGA
>> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another
>> syntax file - how to do?
>>
>> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
>> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
>> is an easier way.
>> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
>> the GUI - Run syntax
>>
>> --
>> Mark Webb
>>
>> Line [phone]
>> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>>
>> Skype       tomarkwebb
>> Emailtargetlinkmark@  <mailto:targetlinkmark@>
>>
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[Bruce Weaver]

That link wasn't quite right.  Try this --  http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/spssstat/v20r0m0/index.jsp -- and search on INSERT FILE.

Bruce Weaver wrote

MI:  "I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that."

From the Fine Manual entry for INSERT (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/spssstat/v20r0m0/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.spss.statistics.help%2Fmi_analysis.htm):

SYNTAX Keyword (INSERT command)

The optional SYNTAX keyword specifies the syntax rules that apply to the inserted file. The keyword is followed by an equals sign (=) and one of the following alternatives:

INTERACTIVE
Each command must end with a period. Periods can appear anywhere within the command, and commands can continue on multiple lines, but a period as the last non-blank character on a line is interpreted as the end of the command. Continuation lines and new commands can start anywhere on a new line. These are the "interactive" rules in effect when you select and run commands in a syntax window. This is the default if the SYNTAX keyword is omitted.

BATCH
Each command must start at the beginning of a new line (no blank spaces before the start of the command), and continuation lines must be indented at least one space. If you want to indent new commands, you can use a plus sign, dash, or period as the first character at the start of the line and then indent the actual command. The period at the end of the command is optional. This setting is compatible with the syntax rules for command files included with the INCLUDE command.

Melissa Ives wrote

What is being referenced regarding  " line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required."
It looks like it means within the inserted file there is an error.

I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that.

Also--I never got your original question, just Bruce's reply.

Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bruce Weaver
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:27 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.



Mark Webb-5 wrote
>
> Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
> problems - any suggestions?
>
> I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
> syntax file.
> This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no
> sav file open.
>
> My syntax
> Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
> Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
> SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.
>
> Error report
>
>  >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
> >The variable list is empty.
>  >Execution of this command stops.
>
>  >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required.
>
>  >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats  >Due to an error,
> INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and  >the
> working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
> leave  >PASW Statistics.
>
>  >Note # 236
>  >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
> processing  >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE
> commands have been undone.
>
>
>
>
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
> Email       targetlinkmark@
>
>
> On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>>
>> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
>> command)
>>
>> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@.UGA] *On Behalf Of *Mark
>> Webb
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
>> *To:* SPSSX-L@.UGA
>> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another
>> syntax file - how to do?
>>
>> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
>> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
>> is an easier way.
>> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
>> the GUI - Run syntax
>>
>> --
>> Mark Webb
>>
>> Line [phone]
>> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>>
>> Skype       tomarkwebb
>> Emailtargetlinkmark@  <mailto:targetlinkmark@>
>>
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FYI: From the FM!
INSERT command.
----
Limitations
The maximum line length for a command syntax file run via the INSERT command is 256
characters. Any characters beyond this limit are truncated.
----
SYNTAX Keyword
The optional SYNTAX keyword specifies the syntax rules that apply to the inserted file. The
keyword is followed by an equals sign (=) and one of the following alternatives:

INTERACTIVE Each command must end with a period. Periods can appear anywhere within the
command, and commands can continue on multiple lines, but a period as the last
non-blank character on a line is interpreted as the end of the command. Continuation
lines and new commands can start anywhere on a new line. These are the “interactive”
rules in effect when you select and run commands in a syntax window. This is the
default if the SYNTAX keyword is omitted.

BATCH Each command must start at the beginning of a new line (no blank spaces before the
start of the command), and continuation lines must be indented at least one space. If
you want to indent new commands, you can use a plus sign, dash, or period as the first
character at the start of the line and then indent the actual command. The period at the
end of the command is optional. This setting is compatible with the syntax rules for
command files included with the INCLUDE command.
Command syntax created with the Paste button in dialogs will work in either interactive or batch
modes. For more information on interactive and batch syntax rules, see Running Commands
on p. 39.

Melissa Ives wrote

What is being referenced regarding  " line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required."
It looks like it means within the inserted file there is an error.

I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that.

Also--I never got your original question, just Bruce's reply.

Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bruce Weaver
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:27 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax file - how to do?

Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.



Mark Webb-5 wrote
>
> Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
> problems - any suggestions?
>
> I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
> syntax file.
> This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no
> sav file open.
>
> My syntax
> Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
> Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
> SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.
>
> Error report
>
>  >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
> >The variable list is empty.
>  >Execution of this command stops.
>
>  >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
> format was specified where one was required.
>
>  >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats  >Due to an error,
> INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and  >the
> working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
> leave  >PASW Statistics.
>
>  >Note # 236
>  >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
> processing  >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE
> commands have been undone.
>
>
>
>
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
> Email       targetlinkmark@
>
>
> On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>>
>> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
>> command)
>>
>> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@.UGA] *On Behalf Of *Mark
>> Webb
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
>> *To:* SPSSX-L@.UGA
>> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another
>> syntax file - how to do?
>>
>> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
>> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
>> is an easier way.
>> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
>> the GUI - Run syntax
>>
>> --
>> Mark Webb
>>
>> Line [phone]
>> Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]
>>
>> Skype       tomarkwebb
>> Emailtargetlinkmark@  <mailto:targetlinkmark@>
>>
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[David Marso]

Mark,
  Has it occurred to you that posting the contents of StandardiseFileFormats.sps could provide a bit of context towards obtaining assistance from the list? ESP is highly overrated.
Reviewing the FM regarding the SYNTAX subcommand might also prove enlightening.
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Mark Webb-5 wrote

Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
problems - any suggestions?

I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
syntax file.
This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no sav
file open.

My syntax
Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.

Error report

 >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
 >The variable list is empty.
 >Execution of this command stops.

 >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)
 >No format was specified where one was required.

 >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats
 >Due to an error, INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been
terminated and
 >the working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
leave
 >PASW Statistics.

 >Note # 236
 >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
processing
 >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE commands have been
undone.




Mark Webb

Line [phone]
Cell [phone] [Poor reception]
Fax  [phone]

Skype       tomarkwebb
Email       [hidden email]


On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:
>
> Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
> command)
>
> *From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] *On
> Behalf Of *Mark Webb
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
> *To:* [hidden email]
> *Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax
> file - how to do?
>
> I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
> reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
> is an easier way.
> All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
> the GUI - Run syntax
>
> --
> Mark Webb
>
> Line [phone]
> Cell [phone] [Poor reception]
> Fax  [phone]
>
> Skype       tomarkwebb
> [hidden email]  <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
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[Mark Webb-5]

The suggestion to change BATCH to INTERACTIVE works perfectly - again many thanks.
Regards

On 2012/03/07 11:22 PM, Bruce Weaver wrote:

MI:  "I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an
interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that."

>From the Fine Manual entry for INSERT
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/spssstat/v20r0m0/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.spss.statistics.help%2Fmi_analysis.htm):

SYNTAX Keyword (INSERT command)

The optional SYNTAX keyword specifies the syntax rules that apply to the
inserted file. The keyword is followed by an equals sign (=) and one of the
following alternatives:

INTERACTIVE
Each command must end with a period. Periods can appear anywhere within the
command, and commands can continue on multiple lines, but a period as the
last non-blank character on a line is interpreted as the end of the command.
Continuation lines and new commands can start anywhere on a new line. These
are the "interactive" rules in effect when you select and run commands in a
syntax window. This is the default if the SYNTAX keyword is omitted.

BATCH
Each command must start at the beginning of a new line (no blank spaces
before the start of the command), and continuation lines must be indented at
least one space. If you want to indent new commands, you can use a plus
sign, dash, or period as the first character at the start of the line and
then indent the actual command. The period at the end of the command is
optional. This setting is compatible with the syntax rules for command files
included with the INCLUDE command.



Melissa Ives wrote

What is being referenced regarding  " line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End
of Command)  >No

format was specified where one was required."

It looks like it means within the inserted file there is an error.

I always use syntax, so do not have any experience with including an
interactive syntax.  Bruce would have to say more about that.

Also--I never got your original question, just Bruce's reply.

Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bruce Weaver
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:27 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another syntax
file - how to do?

Does syntax file StandardiseFileFormats.sps work when you run it
interactively?  If so, try changing SYNTAX=BATCH to SYNTAX = INTERACTIVE
for your INSERT FILE.

HTH.



Mark Webb-5 wrote

Thanks for this Melissa - when I try it I run into the following
problems - any suggestions?

I want to open file store1.sav and run the StandardiseFileFormats.sps
syntax file.
This syntax files run perfectly if the GUI is used. I start with no
sav file open.

My syntax
Get File = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\store1.sav'.
Insert file = 'C:\MyDocs\Chuck\GamePricing\StandardiseFileFormats.sps'
SYNTAX=BATCH ERROR=STOP CD=YES ENCODING='UTF8'.

Error report

 >Error # 4293 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)

The variable list is empty.

 >Execution of this command stops.

 >Error # 4390 on line 13 in column 1024.  Text: (End of Command)  >No
format was specified where one was required.

 >Note # 214 on line 13.  Command name: Formats  >Due to an error,
INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and  >the
working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or
leave  >PASW Statistics.

 >Note # 236
 >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE
processing  >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE
commands have been undone.




Mark Webb

Line [phone]
Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]

Skype       tomarkwebb
Email       targetlinkmark@


On 2012/03/07 04:13 PM, Melissa Ives wrote:

Look at the Command Syntax Reference for INSERT (or the older INCLUDE
command)

*From:*SPSSX(r) Discussion [[hidden email]] *On Behalf Of *Mark
Webb
*Sent:* Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:58 AM
*To:* [hidden email]
*Subject:* [SPSSX-L] Running syntax [*.sps] from within another
syntax file - how to do?

I'm struggling to find a usable references to do this. Found a
reference to a program runsyntx. This looks awkward & I'm sure there
is an easier way.
All the references I get assume one opens the syntax file and follow
the GUI - Run syntax

--
Mark Webb

Line [phone]
Cell [phone] [Poor reception] Fax  [phone]

Skype       tomarkwebb
Emailtargetlinkmark@  <[hidden email];

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