order of RHS variables

[startz]

It appears that EViews moves AR and MA terms to the end of the equation, no matter what order they're entered in. This is not so good if one is writing a program and wants to control which coefficients go where in the C vector.

[EViews Gareth]

That's the way it has always been. Changing it would be problematic, since there are lots of programs out there that require the ARMA terms to be at the end.

Usually it isn't such a big deal to program around if it does get in your way.

[EViews Glenn]

It may not be quite as convenient, but if you really wanted control, couldn't you specify by explict expression?

[startz]

Sure, but it's not so convenient. Not to mention that the program should do what I tell it rather than what it thinks best for me.

[EViews Glenn]

First off, I agree with you in this case, but Gareth is correct about the problems with changing things at this point since the early TSP code from way back when wasn't designed that way.

But I also want to suggest that your last sentence may be asking for more than you really want

[startz]

But I also want to suggest that your last sentence may be asking for more than you really want

I have repeatedly asked for a "Do what I would want if I had thought this through more carefully" command. I am still holding out hopes for version 8.