Saving Recodes

To Save A Recode

1. From the File menu, choose Save Recode As...

The Save Recode As dialog box will be displayed.

2. mTAB will automatically give the recode a unique filename. If you wish to change this name, type in the desired filename (limited to 8 characters).

To Update an Existing Recode

If you make changes to an existing recode, and you wish to save these changes to the same recode, do the following:

1. Choose one of the following:
   • From the File menu, choose Save.

   • Click the icon on the toolbar.

mTAB will display a message that the recode file has been saved.

To Create a New Recode From an Existing Recode

If you make changes to an existing recode, and you wish to save these changes to the a new recode file, do the following:

1. In order to create a new recode from an existing recode, you must first give the recode to be created a unique Recode Description.

2. From the File menu, choose Save Recode As...

3. mTAB will automatically give the recode a unique filename. If you wish to change this name, type in the desired filename (limited to 8 characters).

mTAB will display a message that the recode file has been saved.