Syntax to Create New Variable That Numbers Cases Starting From a Specified Value

[james.moffitt]

I need to number all the cases (rows) in my data file starting from a specified number (for example, the first case would receive a value of 45362, the next case, 45363, etc.).

How would I write the syntax to add a new variable to my data file that accomplishes that?

 

I’m using SPSS 14.0.

 

Thanks for your help.

[mpirritano]

Newvariable = 45361 + $casenum.

 

Matthew Pirritano, Ph.D.

Research Analyst IV

Medical Services Initiative (MSI)

Orange County Health Care Agency

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I need to number all the cases (rows) in my data file starting from a specified number (for example, the first case would receive a value of 45362, the next case, 45363, etc.).

How would I write the syntax to add a new variable to my data file that accomplishes that?

 

I’m using SPSS 14.0.

 

Thanks for your help.