• When a data file is opened, all the data are dumped into the first cell, rather than opening in the grid properly
• '' is not a valid floating point value
• "I/O error 32 - access denied"
• None of the above

When a data file is opened, all the data are dumped into the first cell, rather than opening in the grid properly
This is usually because there are one or more blank cells in the second row of data. If the blanks are replaced by zeros, or another row with no blanks is put in the second position, the problem should disappear. Row 2 is the crucial one; blank cells are tolerated elsewhere.

'' is not a valid floating point value.
This will occur if the raw data holds blank columns or rows. Remove blank columns and rows by using 0 issues in the Working Data window. It may also occur if the raw data holds a blank cell. In some cases Removal Sampling will identify the problem cell which should be edited. Normally it is because the data has been prepared in a spreadsheet using blanks to represent zero values.

I/O error 32 - access denied
This will occur if the data file you are trying to open is currently being used by another program - normally the spreadsheet which was used to organise the data. Close the file in other programs and try again.

Here is the update history for Removal Sampling. The cost of upgrading is:
Version 1.x to latest version - £34, plus VAT (Buy online NOW, or see How To Buy)
Version 2.x to latest version - FREE - contact Pisces.

Version 2.2.2.22 Released December 2007

• Windows Vista compatible
• Updated graphics options
• Revised Help system

Version 2.1.1 Released November 29th 2006

• Updated data grid and graphics options
• Completely rewritten manual and Help, and extensive online support.

Version 1.2.2 Released February 6th 2002

• Updated data grid and graphics options

Version 1.2.1 Released November 9th 2000

• Added graph toolbar

Version 1.2 Released 8 September 1999

• Added Maximum Weighted Likelihood or Carle and Strub Method.
• Added most recently used file feature.

Released as version 1.1 in April 1998.