Adding a Row (Variable)

A row (variable) can be added to the database using either option I or option R:

• Option I (Insert)

  This option is useful for defining a variable that is not similar to the one it follows. When option I is typed next to a variable, a row is immediately inserted below the selected row, and a row value is assigned, as explained in Row Numbering. However, the VARNAME and VALUE fields are blank.

• Option R (Repeat)

  This option is useful for defining a variable that is similar to the one it follows. When option R is typed next to a variable, a row is immediately inserted below the selected row, and a row value is assigned, as explained in Row Numbering. The new row contains the same VARNAME and VALUE as the selected row.

Using either method, the new row must be edited:

• If Option I was entered, a VARNAME and VALUE must be added to the new row.
• If Option R was entered, the repeated VARNAME must be changed because each variable in the database must be unique. The VALUE may also be changed if desired.

The VARNAME and VALUE in the new row can only be edited in the Variable Zoom screen, described below.