Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 19:41:48 +1200
Reply-To: Glen Irving <glenirving@XTRA.CO.NZ>
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From: Glen Irving <glenirving@XTRA.CO.NZ>
Subject: Re: 10.1.3 Info
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Hi Lauren, Sally
SPSS 10.1.3 fixes a very annoying value label bug that appeared with SPSS
10.1. Basically, changes in value labels did not save.
There seems to be three SAS formats added to the file types that SPSS can
open:
SAS v6 for Windows (*.sd2)
SAS v6 for Unix (*.ssd01)
SAS portable (*.tpt)
I do not know any other details about the improved database connectivity,
statistical enhancements or bug fixes in SPSS 10.1.3.
SPSS 10.1 VALUE LABEL BUG
http://www.spss.com/tech/answer/result.cfm?tech_tan_id=100009027
Q. I am running SPSS 10.1 for Windows and have modified existing value
labels in Variable View. The change is reflected in the Data and Variable
View tabs, but when I generate any procedure that displays value labels in
the output, the old value labels are displayed. Subsequently, if I save the
file and re-open it later, the old value labels are [shown again] in the
Data/Variable View tabs [i.e. the value label changes were not saved]. What
seems to be the problem?
A. The problem has been fixed in SPSS 10.1.3 for Windows. [It is not
present in SPSS 10.x versions prior to SPSS 10.1]
WORKAROUND
Remove the existing label in the Value Labels dialog box and click <OK>.
Next, click the ellipse to return to the dialog box and add the desired
value label.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You must erase a target variable's value labels to successfully paste and
retain a copy of the value labels from another variable. Copy a "None"
value label and paste it first into the target value label cell. Then copy
and paste your actual value labels into the cell. The change will be saved.
Copying and pasting value labels over current value labels is ineffective.
Deleting and adding a value label without closing the dialog box as
mentioned in the workaround above is also ineffective.
Regards
Glen Irving
glenirving@xtra.co.nz
At 13:29 14/06/01 -0700, you wrote:
>The following is from the SPSS Tech Manager regarding what was changed in
>10.1.3 and a note from another tech support person.
>
>I still don't feel like I know what the differences are in the new release
>(although I received the upgrade in the mail today).
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: WWW Support [mailto:websupport@spss.com]
>Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 1:08 PM
>To: 'spitzl@careoregon.org'
>Cc: Suggest
>Subject: FW: Patch file information
>
>
>I would be glad to provide you with the information you are seeking.
>Unfortunately, we do not have a detailed list available which outlines all
>of these changes. The number of bugs that are fixed from one release to
>another may be quite numerous as many are very small issues which appear
>under rare circumstances. The short descriptions that are used when each is
>filed is not likely to be very helpful in explaining the exact nature or how
>it was addressed.
>
>However, I agree that it would be good to know the exact nature of the
>enhancements that are included. I am forwarding your message along to our
>Marketing and Development departments in hopes that they can provide more
>information for you. I apologize that I could not be more helpful.
>
>Jeanette
>Manager, SPSS Technical Support
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Lauren Spitz [mailto:spitzl@careoregon.org]
>Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 2:33 PM
>To: 'WWW Support'
>Subject: RE: Patch file information
>
>
>I would like to know what exactly was changed in the new release, as would
>people on the list serve.
>
>Thanks
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: WWW Support [mailto:websupport@spss.com]
>Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 12:09 PM
>To: 'Lauren Spitz'
>Subject: RE: Patch file information
>
>
>Lauren,
>
>I think we have a problem with semantics here. The best term for
>10.1.3 would probably be "upgrade". Each new dot version fixes
>problems in the previous dot versions, and adds some extra
>features. To us, a "patch" would be a download from our website
>that would allow you to upgrade version 10.1 to 10.1.3. In that
>sense, there is no patch for 10.1.3 - 10.1.3 must be purchased.
>We _do_ have a patch for version 10.0.7 on out website. It allows
>you to upgrade any earlier version of 10.0.x to 10.0.7. But we have
>no website patch that upgrades 10.1 to 10.1.3.
>
>The enhancements introduced into version 10.1 are listed at our
>url:
>http://www.spss.com/spss/new.htm
>
>You need to contact your sales representative about why you have
>not received version 10.1.3. Some customers have licensing
>agreements to automatically receive each new dot version as
>it is released. Some customers do not. Your sales representative
>would know what type of licensing agreement you have, and whether
>there is a mistake in your not having received version 10.1.3.
>
>
>Thank you,
>Joe
>
Glen Irving
Hamilton, New Zealand
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