GET DATA /TYPE={GNM,PSQL,TXT} ...additional subcommands depending on TYPE...
The GET DATA command is used to read files and other data sources created by other applications. When this command is executed, the current dictionary and active file are replaced with variables and data read from the specified source.
The TYPE subcommand is mandatory and must be the first subcommand specified. It determines the type of the file or source to read. PSPP currently supports the following file types:
Each supported file type has additional subcommands, explained in separate sections below.