This tab allows the user to save the current data to an output disk file. The data will be saved in the sequence set by the current sort parameters, if any. If a current filter is in effect, then only visible, filtered data will be saved. If any data transformation or formatting occurred on input, then the data will be saved in its new form. The following controls appear on this tab.

Save Output

Clicking on this button allows you to select a location and name for the output file, and then writes the file (with optional dictionary) as specified. This function can also be invoked via the File/Save Menu item or with the S shortcut key.

Data Dictionary Output

Clicking on this check box causes the program to write a special data dictionary file to accompany the tab-delimited data source being output. The data dictionary file will have the same name as the primary file, but with a file extension of ".dic". Clicking this check box again will cause it to revert to its original state, in which the dictionary will not be saved. See the Input section for a complete description of the dictionary file.

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