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Projects and Reports

Closing a Project

When you exit IBM® SPSS® Modeler or open a new project, the existing project file (.cpj)
is closed.
Some files associated with the project (such as streams, nodes or graphs) may still be open. If you
want to leave these files open, reply
No
to the message ... Do you want to save and close these files?
If you modify and save any associated files after the close of a project, these updated versions will
be included in the project the next time you open it. To prevent this behavior, remove the file from
the project or save it under a different filename.
Generating a Report
One of the most useful features of projects is the ability to generate reports based on the project
items and annotations. This is a critical component of effective data mining, as discussed
throughout the CRISP-DM methodology. You can generate a report directly into one of several
file types or to an output window on the screen for immediate viewing. From there, you can
print, save, or view the report in a web browser. You can distribute saved reports to others
in your organization.
Reports are often generated from project files several times during the data mining process
for distribution to those involved in the project. T he report culls information about the objects
referenced from the project file as well as any annotations created. Youcan crea te reports based
on either the Classes view or CRISP-DM view.