merging files with string IDs

[Scott Roesch]

Hi all:

 

I thought that it was possible to merge two files using a string ID. I am attempting to add variables with a string id that takes the following form (e.g., BA40015). When I run the Merge Files procedure it appears to be running the procedure and the variables do appear in the "new" data file. However, values appear for the new variables I am adding to the original file. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Scott

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[Melissa Ives-2]

Scott,

I don't understand the problem.  If you are MATCHing files-you want values to appear int he new variables that you add to the original file.  

Please provide syntax and perhaps examples ...

Melissa

On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Scott Roesch <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi all:

 

I thought that it was possible to merge two files using a string ID. I am attempting to add variables with a string id that takes the following form (e.g., BA40015). When I run the Merge Files procedure it appears to be running the procedure and the variables do appear in the "new" data file. However, values appear for the new variables I am adding to the original file. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Scott

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