Getting Version Information in IBM SPSS Modeler

To improve your experience using IBM SPSS Modeler, the Version 1 SPSS experts have created various Tech Tips. This Tech Tip shows getting version information in Modeler.  

IBM SPSS Modeler is an extensive predictive analytics platform designed to bring predictive intelligence to decisions made by individuals, groups, systems, and the enterprise. Modeler has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop user interface with a complete set of tools for accessing data, data examination, preparation, modelling, evaluation, and deployment.  

IBM SPSS Modeler users have a complete toolset to build predictive models from start to finish. Modeler uses node-based, visual programming. Users pick nodes from palettes and place them on the stream canvas. Once nodes have been placed on the stream canvas and edited, they can be linked to form a stream. A stream represents a flow of data through several operations (nodes) to a destination that can be in the form of output (either text or chart), a model, or the export of data to another format (e.g., a database).  

IBM SPSS Modeler has many features. Each new version has the latest functions, extensions, and analysis techniques. Newer versions of Modeler will also run on the latest operating systems, making it faster and more efficient. Modeler is a modular product available in two pre-packaged editions: Modeler Professional and Premium. Modeler Premium includes Text Analytics. 

When using Modeler, users want to know the specific version of Modeler they are using. This information is valuable when learning about version features or speaking with support. Getting version information in Modeler is easy. On the Help menu, click on About. A dialog box will appear. Users will see the version of Modeler, for example, 18.3. or 18.4.  

There is another button called Additional Details. Here, users can see license information. The information available in Additional Details is License\Options, Expiry date, the Installation Path and JRE Version. For example, Additional Details shows whether Modeler is Professional or Premium.