ID Variables Indicate variable (s) used to identify observations in raw data. For microarray data, they are typically the gene ID and block ID. • Separate multiple variables by space (“ “). • If a space appears within a single variable in the raw data file, please substitute it with an underscore (" _ "). To Specify ID Variable(s): Type the ID variable(s), separated by spaces, into the ID Variables field. If you change your mind and would like to reset the field, click Clear .