Get Loadings from Principal Components Tool

[rerwin21]

I'm using the PCA tool and it allows your to output the principal components to your dataset as new columns (the scores based on the loadings). Is there a way to get get the loadings as well? For example, For Variable 1, in PC 1, I want he loading which might be 0.45. I can use a Browse tool to view the loading via the report output connector, but I don't see a way to feed that downstream to another tool besides the Browse tool.

[fmvizcaino · Accepted solution]

Hi rerwin21,

One way of doing is by adding a Macro Ouput inside your Principal Components Macro as below.

I suggest you to 'save as' your macro with a different name and then 'right click mouse + insert + macro' for inserting your new principal components macro. Please be aware that the workflow will only work for those who have that macro installed in their computer.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino