Merging variables while adding new ones

[choehibel]

Hello.

I have a data set and I am trying to merge another dataset by adding variables to it. However, my new data set that I am adding to it also has some of the same variables that I want to be updated into the new data set. How is this possible? I can't add new cases because the new cases end up updating existing variables while creating NEW cases.

Does this make sense?

Essentially I am trying to find a way to add variables and update existing ones.

Help is so appreciated!!!!

[Bruce Weaver]

Have you looked at the UPDATE command?  

http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSLVMB_24.0.0/spss/base/syn_update.html

choehibel wrote

Hello.

I have a data set and I am trying to merge another dataset by adding variables to it. However, my new data set that I am adding to it also has some of the same variables that I want to be updated into the new data set. How is this possible? I can't add new cases because the new cases end up updating existing variables while creating NEW cases.

Does this make sense?

Essentially I am trying to find a way to add variables and update existing ones.

Help is so appreciated!!!!

[choehibel]

It worked! Thanks so much!