Variables tab (Data grid)

The Variables tab contains the descriptions and attributes for each variable of the data file. Columns are the variable attributes and the rows are the variables.

You can add and delete variables. You can change the attributes of variables:

Variable name
Variable label
Code values and value labels
Data type
Number of characters or digits (Field Width, Export Width or View Width)

Note: When a variable-type data file is opened in WinCross, if there are variables that exceed 12 characters in length, WinCross will use the leftmost 12 characters for programming and computational purposes. The Internal WinCross Location:Width information that displays on the Data File Information dialog (View|Data File Information) reflects this internal format and may be different from the actual variable width displayed here on the Variables tab of the data grid. For purposes of WinCross programming (for example, using LOC+), the Internal WinCross Location:Width of View|Data File Information should be used for determining variable location and width.

Number of decimal places (Field Decimals and Export Decimals)
Data format (Field Format and Export Format)
You can use the Word wrap option to wrap long data strings for easier viewing.
The Spell check option turns on spell checking for Label and Values only. This option will remain selected for each WinCross session until it is deselected. A red squiggly line indicates a potentially misspelled word in the cell. You must click in the cell to show the cell contents at the top of the data grid where only the potentially misspelled word will be underlined with a red squiggly line. You can right-click on the word at the top of the data grid to see options for correcting the misspelled word for the Label cell only. To correct a misspelled Value Label, you must enter the Edit Code Values and Value Labels dialog and correct the misspelling there.