Trait File DescriptionΒΆ

If the statistic class name Quantitative is included in the analysis, a trait file is required. The trait file contains any trait or covariate information to be analyzed. Missing trait/covariate data should be coded as 0.0. This file should be listed in the .rgen parameter file with attribute value = quantfile and the Trait file name entered as the variable. The number of traits and/or covariates are listed in the .rgen parameter file under covar1, covar2, etc.

  • KIND

Unique kindred / family ID number

  • IND

Each individual has a unique number within a family

  • Trait

One of more traits may be entered

  • Covariate

One or more covariates may be entered

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