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LIMDEP is a complete package for estimating and analyzing econometric models. It is primarily oriented toward cross section and panel data. But, most standard problems in time series analysis can be handled as well. LIMDEP is best known for its extensive menu of programs for estimating the parameters of nonlinear models for qualitative and limited dependent variables.

Where is LIMDEP installed on willow?

LIMDEP is installed under directory: /usr/local/limdep7 on willow. Under the directory, type limdep7 and you can start working on it.

How can I operate LIMDEP?

There are two ways of operating LIMDEP on willow, in 'batch mode' pr 'interactive ' mode. In batch mode, you submit a file containing your LIMDEP commands to your system's batch queue, and find your output in some other location( a file or a printer) later on. To enter the interactive mode, you can either type "start" or the letter "s" and press enter.

How to switch between 'batch mode' and 'interactive mode'?

LIMDEP defaults to batch mode. If you do not type "start" or "s" at first, your session will begin to act strangely. To switch from batch mode to interactive mode is to type "stop" whatever prompt (possibly none) appears on the screen, press enter and start over.

How to edit data and retain results between sessions?

You can save all of the information in a session with a SAVE command. Later on, if you wish to resume your session, the reverse operation is LOAD.
Syntax:
SAVE; File = your_filename$
LOAD; File = your_filename$

Why the prompt changes from "Cmnd>" to "....>" after I type in one command? How to go back to the prompt "Cmnd"?

For interactive entry, the command prompt is Cmnd>. If a command takes more than one line to enter, you can simply press Enter when it is convenient. The prompt will change to ....>. In order to go back to the prompt Cmnd>, you must actually type the '$' because there is no default assumption that two consecutive Enter keystrokes implies the end of a command.