If you have a series of multiple choice variables that are essentially identical, but which you don't want replaced 'across the board' as if one answer applied to all, you can 'title' the individual variables by adding a one or two word identifier at the 'front' of the variable, followed by a colon.

E.g., [Title:choice1/choice2/choice3]

   Each separately titled variable will appear a 'stand-alone' to Pathagoras. The title will appear not only at the left of the IDB screen but at the top of the choices list as well.

   Illustration:

       [Special Order:Yes/No/Not Applicable]

       [Priority Mail:Yes/No/Not Applicable]

Note: Every variable potentially could be 'titled,' but we suggest that you not title a variable unless it's really necessary.  A title takes up space in your document and adds little to the understandability of the variable beyond the narrow situation described above.