Importing Data

You can import data into a newly created Deltagraph Data page.

Import Data File Formats Supported

Deltagraph supports the following import data file formats:-

• Tab-Delimited Text - ASCII file each field separated by a tab.
• Comma-Delimited Text - ASCII file each field separated by a comma
• WKS - Lotus123 compatible files
• SYLK - Symbolic Link file format
• Trapeze - DeltaPoint trapeze files
• Microsoft Excel 2.2, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0
• Cricket Graph - III, 1.2,, 1.3, or 1.5
• Space-Delimited Text - ASCII file each field separated by a space
• Multi-Space-Delimited Text - ASCII file; spaces are interpreted as separate fields
• Custom-Delimited Text - ASCII file; displays a dialog so you can enter a custom string of separators for your imported data. You can enter an ASCII code containing up to 3 characters.

The Import Data Process

To import data proceed as follows:-

1. Open a new or existing Data page.
2. Click in the cell where you want your imported data to begin. (Note that this applies only if you have specified in Preferences to import to the selected cell).
3. Select Import from the File menu and then a format from the hierarchical menu. The standard "Open" dialog appears to allow you to select a file to import. Only files compatible with the selected format are displayed.
4. Select a file to import.
5. Double-click on the selected file or click on "Open".

By default, if the first row or column of the imported data contains any text, the data arrives beginning in the Label row and column. If the first column of the imported data is numerical, the data arrives beginning in column A, row 1.

(After importing data, you might need to use the Cut and Paste commands in the Edit menu to rearrange column and row labels).

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