Limits of FILE SAVE:
The maximum line length in the text file is at least 100000. This is not
an absolute limit since long records can be divided into several lines.
The maximum number of fields in the text file is limited by the system
parameter ep4 (in SURVO.APU). Typically ep4=300. This value is removed
temporarily by entering a
MAXFIELDS=<# of fields>
specification. If the current ep4 (or MAXFIELDS value) is violated,
FILE SAVE displays an error message.
There is no limit for the number of records (cases, observations).
I = Dealing with incomplete lines
L = Dealing with long names of variables
S = More information on FILE SAVE
D = More information on data management
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