ARCHIVED: In SPSS for Windows, how can I create a portable file to use under Unix?

To save a portable file in SPSS for Windows, from the File menu, select Save As... , and then choose SPSS PORTABLE (*.por). In the "Filename:" box, enter a filename for the portable file you wish to create.

Once the portable file is made, transfer it to a Unix computer (e.g., Quarry). You will need a secure FTP (SFTP) client to do this. Once the file is on the Unix system, start an SPSS session under Unix. Use the IMPORT command to read the portable file, replacing data.por with your own parameters, as follows:

To save the file as an SPSS system file, replacing data.sav with your own parameters, enter:

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