Create a cross tab
Enter Search Terms
Simmons has a "smart search" feature. Just start by typing keywords to search for a variable.
Create Rows or Columns
Add variables to either columns or rows by clicking the appropriate button. Your choice of whether you use columns or rows is up to you, as you are creating your own table.
Add more variables
Repeat the steps above to continue adding as many variables as you need to the columns.
Create Rows
In order to create a cross tab, you have to create rows to compare with the data in your columns. Search for variables, then add to Rows using the Rows button.
View your cross tab
The default "Private Eye" view is rather clunky to use. In my opinion, e Cross Tab view is much easier to read.
Export your work
The cross tabs you create can be exported to either an .XLS or .CSV for you to view and manipulate in Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet application.
You can also save your cross tab as a .SPC file. If you return to Simmons at a later time, you can upload the .SPC file to continue where you left off.