Compare Datasets: Attributes tab

By default, only data values are compared, and field attributes (data dictionary properties) such as value labels, user-missing values, and measurement level, are not compared. To compare field attributes:

1. In the Compare Datasets dialog, click the Attributes tab.
2. Click Compare the Data Dictionaries.
3. Select the attributes you want to compare.

• Width. For numeric fields, the maximum number of characters displayed (digits plus formatting characters, such as currency symbols, grouping symbols, and decimal indicator). For string fields, the maximum number of bytes allowed.
• Label. Descriptive field label.
• Value Label. Descriptive value labels.
• Missing. Defined user-missing values.
• Columns. Column width in Data view of the Data Editor.
• Align. Alignment in Data view of the Data Editor.
• Measure. Measurement level.
• Role. Field role.
• Attributes. User-defined custom field attributes.