User Guide

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Sorting and Sel
ecting Data
Figure 10-5
Split File output with pivot table for ma les
Sorting Cases for Split-File Processing
The Split File procedure creates a new subgroup each time it encounters a different
value for one of the grouping variables. Therefore, it is important to sort cases based
on the val
ues of the grouping variables before invoking split-file processing.
By default, Split File automatically sorts the data file based on the values of the
grouping variables. If the file is already sorted in the proper order, you can save
processi
ng time if you select
File is already sorted.
Turning Split-File Processing On and Off
Once you invoke split-file processing, it remains in effect for the rest of the session
unless yo
uturnitoff.
 Analyze
all cases.
Turns split-file processing off.
 Compare g
roups
and Organize output by groups. Turns split-file processing on.
If split-f
ile processing is in effect, the message
Split File on appears on the status bar at
the bottom of the application window.