Read the data in as a string and then remove the "&" with 'gsub'. What does your data file look like and how big is it? It would be useful to provide a sample of your data so we could answer the question easier.
On 4/10/07, Constant Depièreux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I have a data crunching program which causes me a problem. > > Some of the data are identified with an & sign followed by a integer. > No problem is experienced when analysing data below &500, but value > above are ignored. > > Is there some limitation in R on this topic? > > Many thanks for your help. > > Best regards. > > > > Constant Depièreux > Managing Director > Applied Quality Technologies Europe sprl > Mobile:+32 (0)475 555 818 > Courriel: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Site: http://www.aqte-consulting.eu > > ______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-help > PLEASE do read the posting guide http://www.R-project.org/posting-guide.html > and provide commented, minimal, self-contained, reproducible code. > -- Jim Holtman Cincinnati, OH +1 513 646 9390 What is the problem you are trying to solve? ______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-help PLEASE do read the posting guide http://www.R-project.org/posting-guide.html and provide commented, minimal, self-contained, reproducible code.
