To deal with cross-sectional data in Eviews, create a new unstructured/undated workfile. For time series data, select a dated-regular frequency workfile and choose the relevant frequency. When working with panel data, create a balanced panel workfile and specify the frequency and number of cross sections, which typically represent firms, countries, or other entities.

1. Dealing with cross sectional Data
Start Eviews from Start Menu or select Eviews from all programs. Press Ctrl + N to create a new file. A
dialog box will appear:-
Select Unstructured/Undated as a type of workfile structure to deal with cross-sectional data.
Dealing with Time Series Data
Start Eviews from Start Menu or select Eviews from all programs. Press Ctrl + N to create a new file. A
dialog box will appear:-
Select Dated-regular frequency as a type of workfile structure and choose the relevant frequency from
the available options.
Dealing with Panel Data
Start Eviews from Start Menu or select Eviews from all programs. Press Ctrl + N to create a new file. A
dialog box will appear:-

2. Select Balanced Panel as a type of workfile structure and choose the frequency of data and number of
cross sections. Note: Cross sectional details deal with firms/countries/firms