Experienced sas users usually know where to find the work folder and how to clean it manually. Now there is an elegant solution for Windows – at long last. Usually when the sas session is terminated, the application does some house cleaning. When t…
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Cleaning temporary files
Experienced sas users usually know where to find the work folder and how to clean it manually. Now there is an elegant solution for Windows – at long last. Usually when the sas session is terminated, the application does some house cleaning. When t…
R for SAS and SPSS Users, A Review
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m bullish on good data analysis. I am not a programmer by training but, through a variety of projects, I’ve found a solid understanding of data manipulation has … Continue reading →
NOTE: Reading Multiple Files (with irregular names)
I was introduced to the INFILE statement’s FILEVAR parameter recently. It seems it’s a great way to read multiple files into a DATA step. Hitherto I had tended to use a widlcard in the FILEREF.
To read multiple files with similar names, you can simply…
NOTE: Reading Multiple Files (with irregular names)
I was introduced to the INFILE statement’s FILEVAR parameter recently. It seems it’s a great way to read multiple files into a DATA step. Hitherto I had tended to use a widlcard in the FILEREF.
To read multiple files with similar names, you can simply…
NOTE: More on LENGTH Functions
I got a good amount of feedback on my recent article on LENGTH functions, including a blog comment from Rick@SAS. In addition to providing some useful detail on LENGTH functions within SAS/IML, Rick also suggested:
I think a source of confusion with ch…
NOTE: More on LENGTH Functions
I got a good amount of feedback on my recent article on LENGTH functions, including a blog comment from Rick@SAS. In addition to providing some useful detail on LENGTH functions within SAS/IML, Rick also suggested:
I think a source of confusion with ch…
NOTE: Early Bird Discount Ending Soon (SAS Professionals 2011)
The 2011 SAS Professionals Convention is to be held July 12th – 14th in Marlow. Book before June 13th at the reduced rate of £100+VAT. If you plan to go (why wouldn’t you?), don’t miss the early bird discount.
Sadly, for the third year running, event…