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Input
This is used to enter data for a record (questionnaire).
It is reached when an Input file (qpsmrinp) is opened or when testing input using the Main window menu. It will appear after Input options and Input start have been seen.
It also appears when you double-click a data cell or add a record from the Data view window. If you double-click another entry whilst this is showing, the display will change to the new entry. This can be used to update the current record.
See also User guide, Input data introduction.
You can choose to see working entries as well (variables, filters and ZZZ entries) with Input pause.
You can review all the data for this record with Input review via the Pause button.
When a record is finished Input end appears.
If you wish to abort input for the current record use Pause.
The entry list can be turned on and off using the Pause button, if selected in [Input Options]. You can go back to an earlier entry by clicking the name in the entry list
Use the * (multiply) key to leave the question unanswered (blank).
You can use the mouse or the response keys (one or more digits) to select responses.
In paper input mode it will move onto the next question as soon as responses have been selected with response keys.
To enter more than one response use the "/" (divide or forward slash) key before and after the relevant response keys. The Enter key can be used in place of the "/" at the end.
For multi-coded questions you can use the "All" button to select every response.
In update mode you can precede a response key with + (plus) or - (minus) to add or remove a selected response.
Use the * (multiply) key to leave the question unanswered (blank).
Use the check box to set or leave blank a date or time.
Use the * (multiply) key as the first character to leave the question unanswered (blank).
These questions are not shown in paper mode.