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Add min/max to a numeric variable

Add min/max to a numeric variable

Overview

The min and max attributes of a numeric variable limit the value that can be entered for a numeric variable.  

Required Role(s)

  • Project Management

Steps

  1. Open the Variable Update window (click here for steps)
  2. Select the Attributes tab
  3. Enter a value in the Minimum field which data values must exceed 
  4. Enter a value in the Maximum field which data values cannot exceed

  5. Select Continue

  6. Select Save or Save and Return to save the changes to the variable group


Notes

  • If data has been entered for the variable, min and max values cannot be entered
  • If data has been entered, Min values can be decreased and Max values can be increased
  • If the project is in test mode, the test data can be bulk deleted to clear the audit trail which will allow all changes

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