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  • The default when Variable Finder is initially opened is to display all applicable variables
    • Depending on the user's preferences and number of variables, the list may contain multiple pages
  • Searching with the Find box
    • Select a variable group from the Find drop-down list to display only variables from the selected variable group
    • Projects with the Medication feature enabled:
      • In Data Sets and Filters the Find drop-down list will allow searching by Variable, Medication, or Medication Group
      • Selecting Variable will allow searching within variables
      • Selecting Medication will allow selecting the Dosage or Exposure (has ever taken) of all Medications assigned to the project
      • Selecting MedicationGroup will allow selecting the Dosage or Exposure (has ever taken) of all Medication Groups created in Data Sets
    • Enter a search term in the Keyword box and click on Go to search by the keyword entered
      • The keyword will search based on the selection in the Find list
      • If multiple keywords are entered, the search will return variables that match all keywords entered
      • If multiple keywords are entered and the Match ANY search terms box is checked, the search will return variables that match any of the keywords entered 
  • Selecting variables
    • In Data Set Calculated Variables and in Filters there is a column labeled Interval, click here for a description of the Interval column
    • To select all the variables returned from the search (includes variables on all pages), click on the  All Results
    • To select one variable at a time from the variables listed, click on the  next to the applicable variable
  •   Unassigning variables
    • Included Variables tab
      • Click on the Unassign icon    
        Info

        Variables with a disabled unassign icon  are being used and cannot be removed


        Tip

        Click on the Find Usages icon   to see where the variable is being used

    •  Variable Finder tab
      • To unassign all the variables returned from the search (includes variables on all pages), click on the   All Results
      • to unassign one variable at a time from the variables listed, click on the  next to the applicable variable
        Info

        Variables without an unassign icon are being used and can't be unassigned