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10.1.5 Importing Data from Files

   

With the Import/Text operation, NExS lets you import columns of text or numbers from any text file into a designated range of cells in an active NExS spreadsheet. NExS looks for patterns of white space running through the data file to determine where to divide the input values into cells. The parameters used in this determination are controlled by Import Options dialog. The default filename extension for importing text is .txt.


Note: You can also paste text into an NExS spreadsheet from other programs with a simple mouse operation. For more information, refer to Chapter 5, Manipulating the Spreadsheet.

During the Import/Text operation, NExS tries to convert values to numbers. If a value cannot be converted to a valid numeric value, NExS converts it to a text value. The converted values are placed in the destination range starting at the current cell or at the top left cell of the selected range.


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NExS User's Guide, Version 1.4.5
Grey Trout Software
11 April 1999