"Incorrect Field Width Warning" Message for SPSS Data Files

When WinCross encounters data values that are wider than the declared width of variables when opening an SPSS data file, a "Warning" message is issued denoting the Variable Name, Current Width, and Required Width with options for handling these width discrepancies.

You have the option to:

Expand the field widths for all variables listed to the required widths - expands the Field Width and Export Width for the listed variables to accommodate the widest data value.

Important: If there are LOC+ statements and/or record/column logic in your job file and you choose the Expand the field widths for all variables listed to the required widths option, these statements should be reviewed for accuracy. See View|Data File Information for the new variable locations.

Change the offending data values to missing values - changes the data values that are wider than the current Field Width to SPSS missing values. The Field Width and Export Width are not adjusted.
Cancel the loading of the data file - the SPSS data file is not opened and will not be processed by WinCross. This option might be useful if you choose to Cancel the loading of the data file and want to make changes to the offending variables in SPSS using the list of variables provided by WinCross.

Copy List to Clipboard

You can copy the list of variables to the Windows Clipboard for pasting into another application (for example, Excel or Word).

Note: The original data file will not be saved when you select Expand the field widths for all variables listed to the required widths or Change the offending data values to missing values. To save the data file, select File|Save|Save Data.