Add a variable

Owned by Mary Lukowski
Last updated: Nov 18, 2019

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


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