To save the “solutions” i.e. the point estimates of location parameters, you need one or two options in the parameter file. The required options depend on the program you are using.

You need either of the following options.

• If you want to save all the solutions:
  • OPTION solution all
• If you want to save the solutions of specific effects.:
  • OPTION solution [effects..]
  • For example, you save the effect numbers 1, 3, and 4, use OPTION solution 1 3 4.

If you do not need to estimate variance components and just need the solutions with the fixed variances in the parameter file, you need either of the following options (they have the same effect as OPTION solution, so you do not need it).

• If you want to save all the solutions:
  • OPTION fixed_var all
• If you want to save the solutions of specific effects:
  • OPTION fixed_var [effects..]
  • The usage is the same as OPTION solution; see above for details.