Converting from Presentation Experiment to E-Prime format

[Dilip Kumar]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for this valuable information and suggestions. I have got your idea
of how to proceed with E-prime version issue and will discuss it further
with my other team members.

Best,
DIlip


On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 5:37 AM, Paul Groot <pfc.groot at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Dilip,
>
> 1) You're right. There is no (semi) automated procedure to convert
> Presentation scripts to E-Prime, or vise- versa. Both programs
> significantly differ in the way scripts are structured, so you will have to
> re-create from scratch. (Although stimuli and trial tables etc. can be
> re-used!)
>
> 2) From the PST-site: "*E-Prime 2.0 Professional experiments can be run
> with E-Run 2.0 but cannot be opened in E-Prime 2.0 Standard." *So, you're
> free to use either the standard or the pro-version. However, if the MRI-lab
> has the standard version installed, then you will not be able to edit
> PRO-scripts at the MRI site. Note that the PRO-version also allows you to
> start with a standard scripts when you create a new script (though, with
> limited features.)
>
> The mixture of versions is really annoying for labs that collaborate with
> other sites. Best practice (in my opinion), is to purchase the PRO-version
> for your own use, but stick with the standard file format when portability
> is important and no PRO-features are required. Also keep in mind that the
> program version can also be critical when moving files from one computer to
> another. When possible you should install the same version as the MRI lab.
>
> Best,
> Paul
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 24 March 2014 02:04, Dilip Kumar <kumar.dilip86 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> 1) Can someone tell met if it is possible to convert Presentation
>> experiment into E-prime format? If yes then it would be highly appreciable
>> if you can tell me the procedure. I have googled it and realized it is not
>> possible, the only thing I can do here is to re-design the experiments in
>> E-prime. Kindly correct me if I am wrong.
>>
>> 2) I am using E-prime trial version to explore the tool. I have to
>> purchase a licensed version but I am confused whether to but E-prime
>> Standard or Professional version. The hospital where experiments would be
>> conducted already have E-prime setup for fMRI. I only have to use it for
>> designing experiments and practice for subjects before conducting
>> experiments.
>> Any suggestions...???
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> DIlip
>>
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