Joining variables
Thanks to all who responded. The paste function is what I was looking for. Thanks again. Cameron Guenther, Ph.D. Associate Research Scientist FWC/FWRI, Marine Fisheries Research 100 8th Avenue S.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727)896-8626 Ext. 4305 cameron.guenther at myfwc.com -----Original Message----- From: Berton Gunter [mailto:gunter.berton at gene.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 2:54 PM To: Guenther, Cameron; r-help at stat.math.ethz.ch Subject: RE: [R] Joining variables What does "combination of both" mean exactly. I can think of two interpretations that have two different answers. If you give a small example (as the posting guide suggests) it would certainly help me provide an answer. -- Bert Gunter Genentech Non-Clinical Statistics South San Francisco, CA
-----Original Message----- From: r-help-bounces at stat.math.ethz.ch [mailto:r-help-bounces at stat.math.ethz.ch] On Behalf Of Guenther, Cameron Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:46 AM To: r-help at stat.math.ethz.ch Subject: [R] Joining variables Hello, If I have two variables that are factors or characters and I want to create a new variable that is the combination of both what function can I use to accomplish this? Ex. Var1 Var2 SA100055113 19851113 And I want NewVar SA10005511319851113 Thanks in advance. Cameron Guenther, Ph.D. Associate Research Scientist FWC/FWRI, Marine Fisheries Research 100 8th Avenue S.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727)896-8626 Ext. 4305 cameron.guenther at myfwc.com
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