One of the often-cited side effects of moving from “Base SAS” (SAS on your PC, or Display Manager) to SAS Enterprise Guide is the loss of “X” command privileges — that is, the ability for your SAS programs to invoke other programs via the operating system shell. We call this […]
How to create and customize SAS Styles
In this SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office Tip, instructor Rob McAfee teaches how to create and customize SAS Styles. Using custom SAS Styles gives you greater control over the appearance of your results from the SAS add-in. You can specify title font…
Could analytics predict the next president?
The political festivities are really getting started with both Republicans and Democrats holding their national conventions back-to-back. We’re not going to get into a debate over who should occupy the White House come January 2013, but we are curiou…
Why SAS skills are more in demand than ever before
Wondering why technology is such a big deal and why working with SAS will be in demand forever? The great blackout of Toronto in 2003 proved that so well. We could barely survive without electricity for a whole day. While breakdowns make us acutely awa…
Watch what’s happening at Analytics 2012 Conference
It’s that time of year again – Analytics 2012 is right around the corner! This year we are heading west to Las Vegas. Just like last year, I will be hosting the Inside Analytics 2012 video series, where I will bring you interviews from conferen…
12.1 is Here!
So you might remember back in July when I told you “12 is the magic number.” I’m back to tell you that the new release of our analytical products is here, and it’s numbered 12.1. In previous years, updated analytical products were released only wit…