Definitions for column headings on the Variables tab in the data dictionary
Column Heading |
Definition |
Required or Optional |
---|---|---|
Variable Group Name |
|
Required |
Variable Group Description |
|
Optional |
Variable Name |
|
Required |
Variable Description |
|
Optional |
Category |
|
Required |
Type |
|
Required |
Code |
|
Required |
Data Entry Prompt |
|
Optional, but typically used |
Min Value |
|
Optional (for numeric variable types only) |
Max Value |
|
Optional (for numeric variable types only |
Default Value |
|
Optional |
Length |
|
Required only for Text variable types |
Required |
|
Required |
Active |
|
Required |
Indent Level |
|
Optional |
Prompt Width |
|
Optional |
Answer Width |
|
Optional |
Exportable |
|
Required |
Pick Lists (Value, Missing, Name) |
|
Required for Pick List and Radio Button variable types |
Missing Values (Begin, End, Name) |
|
Optional (for numeric variable types only) |