Add a variable

Overview

Variable definitions are created through the Variable Update window

Required Role(s)

• Project Management

Steps

1. Open the Variable Group Update page (click here for steps)
2. Select Variables in the left panel
3. Click the green + button 
4. Complete the fields on the Attributes tab 
5. Categorical variables (radio button, pick list): complete the Pick List tab
6. Numeric variables: missing values can be optionally defined on the Missing Values tab
7. Optional: set the variable to be searchable on the Options tab (not common)
8. Optional: define additional formatting for the variable on the Layout tab
9. Click Continue
10. Optional: change the display order of the variable 
11. Recommended:  Select Preview in the left panel to view the page display