[R] open unknown file format in R

[Nordlund, Dan (DSHS/RDA)]

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> Dear R-Family,
> I have just downloaded a massive data file from internet
> (AphroJP_62STN_V1005.1900.gz). Apparently, the file is compressed with
> .gz. When I uncompressed
> it, the file was saved in the name (AphroJP_62STN_V1005.1900) of
> unknown format. How can I open it in R?
> thankyou very much indeed in advance,
> Eliza
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Well, if it is not a text file that you can look at, then you will need to get a description of the file from the creators of the file (or from somebody who has used the file and knows the format).


Dan

Daniel J. Nordlund, PhD
Research and Data Analysis Division
Services & Enterprise Support Administration
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services