merging files with string IDs

Posted by Scott Roesch on Sep 21, 2013; 1:54pm
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/merging-files-with-string-IDs-tp5722161.html

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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