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SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

joeFurbee — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:05:25 GMT

SAS programming and ODS graphics go together like peanut butter and jelly, Bert and Ernie, yin and yang....I could go on, but I think you get the picture. You can find the ODS Graphics definition on the SAS 9 ODS Graphics Tip Sheet, but let's just say, it manages procedure output and facilitates creating graphs in SAS programs. ODS graphics is such an essential tool that we've decided to dedicate SAS Bowl XX to the topic.

Game Details and Access

The SAS Support Community trivia event, SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, at 10 AM ET.
Register for the event and receive an invite to a Microsoft Teams meeting and a calendar event.
On game day, join the Teams meeting and access the game here.

More on ODS Graphics

OK now, we'll bore you with the formal definition: ODS Graphics is an extension of ODS (the Output Delivery System). ODS manages procedure output and displays it in a variety of destinations, such as HTML and RTF. With ODS Graphics, statistical procedures produce integrated output that includes both graphs and tables. Procedures that support ODS Graphics create graphs, some by default and some when you specify procedure options.

We could go on with more words and descriptions, but there is so much great information out there about ODS Graphics, we'll just point you to them and let you browse at your convenience. Use the following resources to learn more about ODS Graphics and to prepare for the SAS Bowl event:

Creating graphs with ODS Graphics: special presentation - a great presentation about the history and use of ODS Graphics in SAS by @Jay54
How Do I Fix Common Problems in Output From ODS Graphics? - SAS Ask the Expert Webinar by @MarciaS
Highly Customized Graphs Using ODS Graphics - video tutorial on ODS Graphics with @WarrenKuhfeld
Fun with ODS Graphics: Animating text - more from @WarrenKuhfeld in this fun Graphically Speaking blog post

SAS Bowl and event details

For those who may be new to the SAS Bowl, you can find game history and specifics in this Community memo. There you'll also find links to previous events, which include recordings.

Register for the event and receive an invite with game details and a Teams meeting link. On game day, Join the TEAMS meeting to play, and show off your SAS and worldly knowledge while competing for bragging rights and SAS Community game gear.

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

MichelleHomes — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:57:22 GMT

A SAS Bowl milestone - 20 events!!!

Heh @joeFurbee, it's been a while since we've had a roman numerals question... What do others think? Yay or Nay for a roman numerals question? 🤔

FYI, we have a federal election in Australia on May 21st and using roman numerals for the ballot paper is allowed... although probably not appreciated (or encouraged) by count staff. https://www.aec.gov.au/Elections/candidates/files/scrutineers-handbook.pdf

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

joeFurbee — Thu, 19 May 2022 01:21:43 GMT

@MichelleHomes , I couldn't agree more. Yes, it's been too long. I cook something up for a roman numeral question.

I've never thought about how SAS handles roman numerals. It may not be enough to dedicate an entire SAS Bowl to, but worth thinking about.

I want to be a scrutineer. I love that term.

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

MichelleHomes — Thu, 19 May 2022 01:36:06 GMT

Oh I was thinking of one roman numerals question not an entire dedicated SAS Bowl event... but now you have me thinking! hehehehehe

I agree - scrutineer is an inquisitively lovely word 🤓

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

Rick_SAS — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:20:30 GMT

If Joe needs help, he can use the SAS ROMANw. format: Super Bowl pools and Roman numerals - The DO Loop (sas.com)

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

joeFurbee — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:05:16 GMT

@Rick_SAS , thanks for the link! Perhaps an event on dealing with numeric values in general? We could also consider one on DATE/TIME. I plan on getting user input from the Communities and on SAS_Care TW for the next SAS Bowl.

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

MarkusWeick — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:27:18 GMT

Thanks, it was fun (as always)!

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

fergieis — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:31:50 GMT

Fun way to spend some time on a Wednesday. Sad to get back to work.

Re: SAS Bowl XX, ODS Graphics

jl3 — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:58:19 GMT

Thanks for the fun.