I have exported as sas data file (text and numeric) to a csv format file. However, we now find that the agency requires each data element to be enclosed by quotation marks and comma separated. example: "3KU345","34","went home",2.35", and on. Although a former analyst was able to produce a correctly structured file using R, she's gone and I have no knowledge of R.  how might this be done using SAS? The data is not large, maybe 170 data values and 600 lines.  Thanks, Gene Maguin           ... View more

In Stable 2026.06, a new node – REST API definition – was added for use in decisions in SAS Intelligent Decisioning.  A REST API definition node enables a decision to send requests to and receive responses from an external API. Using a REST API definition node, you can integrate external services such as large language models (LLMs), credit bureaus, open banking services, email, and other services directly into your decision logic.  Currently, decisions that call a REST API definition node can only be published to the destinations of SAS Microanalytic Service (MAS) or SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS).   In this post, I will walk you through an example of using the REST API definition to call an API to perform a currency conversion as part of a decision flow in SAS Intelligent Decisioning. ... View more

If you're in the greater Boston area (including NH, CT, RI, ...) wanted to share a reminder that the Boston Area SAS Users Group will have our annual SAS Blowout all-day meeting on Friday Oct 30, in Kendall Square.    The meeting is sponsored by SAS (thanks!) and we've got a great speaker lineup of folks you all know: Jane Eslinger, Charu Shankar, and Carleigh Jo Crabtree.  They're presenting on macros, reporting, AI-assisted programming, and more.   Full abstracts and registration details at: https://www.basug.org/event-details/basug-sas-blowout-2026   Regular registration price ends Tuesday Oct 20.  Register by then to save $25.  Students get a 50% discount.  Building security won't allow any walk-ins (looking at you @KevinViel  : )   Final registration deadline is  Tues Oct 27.   If any questions, feel free to drop them in this thread.  There are plenty of folks who can vouch for the value of attending in person meetings, both LUGs and RUGs! ... View more

SAS Viya 3 Content Assessment for 2026.10 has been released!   Enhancements include: The customer name or deployment label must be a valid SAS name, consisting of only alphanumeric characters and beginning with a letter. Enhancements have been made, performance has improved, and issues have been addressed across the applications. ... View more

SAS 9 Content Assessment for 2026.10 has been released!   Enhancements include: The profile application has improved overwrite detection accuracy, enhanced transformation tracking, and updated transformation messages. Enhancements have been made, performance has improved, and issues have been addressed across the applications. ... View more