Convert Data Type

The data type for each variable in your project is identified in the data view. Variables can be numeric ( decimal or integer) or text-based (string). You may need to convert the type of an ID variable so that datasets can be merged when you import DBFs into a project. Convert the type by right-clicking the dataset in the data view and then choosing "convert data type".

SpaceStat will convert each of the three data types (decimal, integer or string) into either of the other two, upon request. If you are changing from decimal to string values, you will be asked to specify the number of significant digits. After you press "Ok", SpaceStat will create a new dataset and place it in the data view.