NIPO ODIN Version 5.17
Data FieldsIn the NIPO ODIN Scripting Language it is not necessary to define the starting position of a data field when you define a question. Only the length of the data field is required. NIPO ODIN keeps track of all the positions used in the questionnaire. In the NIPO ODIN Developer, you can automatically insert the starting positions using the Fix Positions command. Omitting starting positions is not allowed for questions that refer to data fields in the T-file or sample table. These starting positions always have to be defined. In a closed, but not multiple question the number of digits of the highest code number defines the minimum length of the data field. In a closed, multiple question the highest code number (rather than number of codes) defines the minimum length of the data field. In numeric questions the minimum and maximum length depend on the answer that you expect. The maximum size is approximately 16 positions, including decimals and a floating point. The highest position for a data field is 99.999. Make sure your analysis program can handle the data size. |
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