DBLIST shows the contents of TSP databanks, with information on variable names, types, frequencies, and sample coverage.
DBLIST (DATE,DOC,SILENT) <list of filenames> ;
Usage
Follow the word DBLIST with the filenames of the TSP databanks to be listed. A list of all the variables contained in each databank is printed, along with brief information about each variable (in the format of the SHOW command). If the databank contains wasted space which could be removed with the DBCOMP command, the amount of wasted space is indicated. The FREQ and SMPL information on series may be useful for setting up a DBPRINT command.
A list of the contents of the databanks will be printed. The list of names of the databank variables is stored in @RNMS for further use.
DATE/NODATE specifies whether the date is to be printed.
DOC/NODOC specifies whether series documentation is to be printed.
SILENT/NOSILENT suppresses all printed output. @RNMS is stored.
Suppose that you have a databank called FOO.TLB which contains two time series X and Y, and a parameter B. The command
DBLIST FOO;
would print the following information:
CONTENTS OF DATABANK FOO.TLB
Class Name Description
SCALAR B parameter 3.14000
SERIES X 104 obs. from 1960:1-1985:4, quarterly
Y 104 obs. from 1960:1-1985:4, quarterly