Sample restriction

[Kejh]

Hi,

What i'd like to do i to restrict the sample size of one of my variables.
Lets say i have a variable with the numbers 1-50, n=50. I only want to use n<45. How do i restrict the sample to be like this?
I am new to eviews and have not quite solved the problem using google. I have tried using "smpl if x<45" but i don't know if this is correct or if i simply paste it wring in ewiews as it says smpl is not defined.
Thank you for help!

Kejh

[EViews Gareth]

Where are you entering that smpl statement.

[Kejh]

In the variable window. (select --> rmb --> open; sample)

Where it by default says "@all"

[EViews Gareth]

You only need to include the word "smpl" if you're issuing it from the command line.