topic Re: Python using SAS Viya in Developers

Python using SAS Viya

USP2405 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:05:56 GMT

Hi,

How do I connect/execute python code into SAS Viya?

Is there any way other than Python SWAT?

Please suggest what are the possible ways to execute python script into SAS VIYA.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

alexal — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:50:44 GMT

@USP2405,

If you do not want to use Python SWAT, you can write your own library which will communicate with CAS server over REST API.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

USP2405 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 05:26:53 GMT

Thanks Alexal fro your reply!

Just to give you brief about my query:

I have python scripts which imports data and do some statistcial analysis. I want to execute the same script in SAS Viya without using SWAT. It would be great if you can assist me with some sample code or any document which will help me to understand/wirte my own library to communicate with CAS server over REST API.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

alexal — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:09:30 GMT

@USP2405,

Check this page: Getting Started with SAS® Viya™ REST APIs

Re: Python using SAS Viya

USP2405 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:24:53 GMT

Can I write python script in SAS code window instead of using Juyter Notebook as a interface and get output result directly on SAS Viya ?

Re: Python using SAS Viya

alexal — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:22:04 GMT

@USP2405,

You can write a Python code in SAS code editor, but you won't be able to run it.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

USP2405 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:34:00 GMT

Okay.

Can I call python scirpt using Proc IML? If yes do you have any reference to share please.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

alexal — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:38:03 GMT

@USP2405,

No. You can call an external Python script using X command or filename pipe statement.

Re: Python using SAS Viya

USP2405 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:07:22 GMT

we can call R using Proc IML...same way is any other way to call python code (except using jupyter)

Re: Python using SAS Viya

Rain — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:59:38 GMT

@USP2405 did you find a solution to your problem?

I am in similar situation. We have Viya environment and Python scripts from pilot project done outside SAS. Trying to understand if there's any change we can run Python scripts using SAS Viya end-user tools as it is without installing any third-party tools. These scripts produce csv files.

@alexal, do you know if there's been advancements in this area as this post was originally posted several years ago.

Thank you
Rain

Re: Python using SAS Viya

joeFurbee — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:37:56 GMT

Hi @Rain,

@alexal may have additional insight, but I'd recommend starting with the Python tools outlined on developer.sas.com. There, you can browse multiple tools for SAS and Python integration.

There is also Proc FCMP; however, this looks to be more inline with the original question vs your situation.