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1.0 Starting an Analysis Starting or Opening an analysis can be done in one of three ways: 1. Creating a new analysis file by pulling data from a file 2. Opening an existing analysis file 3. Creating triangles by entering data manually or by cutting & pasting The user begins the analysis by selecting Open from the File menu at the top of the screen or by choosing the folder icon on the toolbar below the menus at the top of the screen. Upon selecting open the user can choose from these three options. 1.1 Opening a Data File The CognalysisTM Reserving System allows for a wide variety of layouts for input data. When you start a new analysis by opening a data file, you will be able to browse for the file containing loss information. Currently supported file types are Comma Separated Variable (.csv), and Microsoft Access Database (.mdb). If the input file is an Access Database file, you will also be prompted to select the table containing the loss data. After selecting the appropriate file you will be given the option to filter the data. Return to Table of Contents 3