Re: !CONTINUE vs. -c

Dear Reynold.

re:
Hi there.

As I understand it, I have two choices to continue to run ASREML from a
previous
iteration.

One way is to change the .as file from "#CONTINUE" to simply "CONTINUE"

The other way is to include "-c" in the command line.

Is there a difference between these two? If so, when should I use each
approach?

Placing '-c' on the command line 'is completely equivalent to have
'!CONTINUE'
on the data line. Either way, a flag is set which cause ASReml to look
for a <basename>.rsv
file after it has read in the parameter file. Any variance parameters
values that can be
updated from the .rsv file are update before iteration starts.

In terms of your comment above, note that youwould change #CONTINUE to
!CONTINUE
# blanks out the rest of the line so #CONTINUE is not seen
! is important in recognising the qualifier.

I trust this helps.

Best wishes in the Name of Christ Jesus,
the Saviour of all who believe.

Arthur Gilmour PhD
Principal Research Scientist (Biometrics)
NSW Department of Primary Industries
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