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'The filename is not valid'

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By Ali - 4/24/2014

Hello. I'm exploring some data I collected for the IAT. I tried the IAT script (http://www.millisecond.com/download/library/v3/IAT/IAT.sps), but I encountered a problem with the following bit: 
AGGREGATE OUTFILE = 'CRITERIA.SAV' / BREAK = SUBJECT ORDER / PCT_300 = PGT(FLAG_300,0)  / PCT_400 = PGT(FLAG_400,0) / PCT_10K = PGT(FLAG_10K,0) / AVELTNCY ERRORPCT = MEAN (LATENCY ERROR) / NTRIALS = N .

SPSS gives me the following error in the output:

>Error # 61 in column 21. Text: CRITERIA.SAV >The filename is not valid. >Execution of this command stops.

Am I supposed to specify a file name or something? It seems a rather basic syntax question, but any help is appreciated.

Best,

Ali


By Dave - 4/24/2014

For SPSS problems / error messages please refer to SPSS support resources.

If you simply Google the error code you'll come across useful information such as

http://www.talkstats.com/showthread.php/38253-SPSS-syntax-issue...-file-pathway-does-not-exist-!

which suggests you don't have proper write permissions for the location you are trying to save criteria.sav to.