FILTER
FILTER
is used to exclude cases from program procedures without deleting them from
the active dataset. When FILTER
is in effect, cases with a zero or missing value
for the specified variable are not used in program procedures. Those cases are not actually deleted
and are available again if the filter is turned off.
FILTER {BY var}
{OFF }
This command takes effect immediately. It does not read the active dataset or execute pending transformations. See the topic Command Order for more information.
Syntax for the FILTER
command can be generated from the Select cases dialog by selecting If condition is satisfied or Use filter variable.
Example
FILTER BY SEX.
FREQUENCIES BONUS.