Dataset Documentation Manager

Description: 

Developed by the Data Archive of GESIS, this tool imports SPSS data files; allows documentation of questions, sub-questions and answers; enables language-specific documentation; shows two languages concurrently on the screen; permits reuse of question documentation; exports into a DDI 2-compatible format, for Nesstar or long-term preservation; and exports into a DDI 3-compatible format, supporting enhanced publications.

DDI Versions: 
1.x
2.1
2.0
Tool Purpose: 
Editor
Store
Transformation
Availability: 
In production
Programming/scripting languages used: 
Visual Basic 6
License: 
Freeware
Creator(s)
Name(s) of institution(s): 
GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
Name(s) of individual author(s)/programmer(s): 
Alexander Mühlbauer
Wolfgang Zenk-Möltgen
Contact email: 
Wolfgang.Zenk-Moeltgen@gesis.org
Operating system requirements
Supported Operating Systems: 
Win32
Latest Version: 
2.5
Support Available: 
Free, to any user
Imports DDI XML: 
No
Exports DDI XML: 
Yes