topic Re: Proc contents - is there an option to list variables by type (numeric or character)? in New SAS User

Proc contents - is there an option to list variables by type (numeric or character)?

accintron — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:31:23 GMT

This would be incredibly helpful.

novinosrin — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:34:02 GMT

Not sure. But you can filter

proc contents data=sashelp.class out=want(where=(type=1));
run;
proc print noobs;run;

PaigeMiller — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:36:29 GMT

Sort the output data set by type, then print.

FreelanceReinh — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:42:04 GMT

Or use an index on the (ODS or traditional) output dataset:

ods output variables=vars(index=(type) drop=member);
proc contents data=sashelp.class;
run;

proc print data=vars noobs;
by type;
run;

accintron — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:53:26 GMT

Thank you, this is what I was able to use successfully. I appreciate the help!

accintron — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:54:05 GMT

Thanks for your reply! While I didn't go this route, it was helpful to try this option.

accintron — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:54:22 GMT

Thank you for your reply!