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Use the Save Variable As dialog box to save a variable based on an existing variable (leaving the original variable unchanged), or based on the combination of variables on the side or top of the table. This dialog box appears when you select a variable in the Variables pane and choose
from the menu, then choose Save As from the menu or toolbar.
This dialog box also appears when you select the top or side of a table and choose
Name. Enter a new name for the variable. It is generally a good idea to base the new variable's name on the name of the variable you are copying. For example, if the existing variable is called visits, you may want to call the new one visitsbanded, so that they will appear next to each other in the Variables pane when it is sorted in name order, and to help identify the content of the new variable. Ensure that the variable name conforms to the IBM® SPSS® Data Collection Survey Reporter Naming Conventions.
Description. Enter a meaningful description for the new variable.