Creating a Case Number using the Compute Variable Function in SPSS

This video demonstrates how to create a case number using the “Compute Variable” function in SPSS. The SPSS system variable “$CASENUM” is used and its limitations reviewed.

[@troytechau9339]

Thanks! The part at the end where you explain the limitations of the function is particularly useful.

[@darcyfawcett3349]

Thanks! If you then copy the values using the recode into another variable the values don't change when resorting etc anymore.
COMPUTE ID1 = $CASENUM + 1000.
EXECUTE.
RECODE ID1 (ELSE=Copy) INTO ID2.
EXECUTE.

[@nicolehernandez1291]

What do I do if I need to create a large amount of cases for example more than 100 or more than 1000? Is there a way to do this without entering each case manually?

[@kjartanvarbakken9825]

Very useful. Thanks!

[@mahmoudfaouzichaoubi5855]

Thank you, شكراً جزيلا

[@DrGrande]

You're welcome!