Create Pointer in Spreadsheet

This menu can be used to create or edit pointer structures, which point to specified columns in the spreadsheet. Pointers created in this way are saved in the GenStat Spreadsheet (GSH) or GenStat Book (GWB) file and reloaded each time with the spreadsheet. The pointers can either refer to all structures, a specific type within a spreadsheet, or may refer to a specific set of selected columns. When specifying a structure type (variate, factor, text) the order and number of columns in the pointer will reflect the current state of the spreadsheet. If a selected set of columns is set into a pointer, the order and number of columns will remain fixed (apart from renaming and deleting columns).

Pointer name

Name for the pointer to be created. Alternatively, you can select a previously defined pointer from the drop down list.

From Columns

Specifies how the pointer structure is to be created or whether it is to be deleted.

Selected	Creates a pointer from the columns currently selected in the spreadsheet. This option is only available if a column selection has been made before opening this dialog.
Variates	Creates a pointer that points to all variates in the spreadsheet.
Factors	Creates a pointer that points to all factors in the spreadsheet.
Text	Creates a pointer that points to all texts in the spreadsheet.
All	Creates a pointer that points to all structures in the spreadsheet.
Delete	Deletes the pointer selected from the Pointer Name drop-down list.

OK

Create/edit/delete the pointer and close the dialog.

Cancel

Close the dialog without making any changes.

Create Pointer in Spreadsheet

Pointer name

From Columns

OK

Cancel

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