topic Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template? in ODS and Base Reporting

Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

PhilC — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:33:17 GMT

I don't know how to Google this; perhaps I'm getting this wrong. The premise to the idea I'm wondering is this; is it that Proc Templates are suppose to work like CSS. If I'm right, something like this can be done. Or should I just use macros?

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What I am wanting to do below is to define a label "TitlePageTitle" for which I associate font attributes. Later, in a (general) procedure, I wish to be able to call that label, using /STYLE=, and have all font attributes applied to the object in the statement. Much like a class attribute in HTML.

proc template;                                                                
  define style Styles.F_Report;                                              
    parent = Styles.HTMLBW;  
    class fonts                                                             
         "Fonts used in the default style" /   
      'TitlePageTitle' = ( "Times New Roman",28pt,Bold Italic)
      'docFont'  = ("Arial Narrow, Helvetica, sans-serif",10pt);
   end;                                                                       
run;

ods PDF
  style=Styles.F_Report
  STARTPAGE=NEVER;

proc ODStext;
p "County Facilities" /STYLE={class=TitlePageTitle};
p "Average Population" /STYLE={class=TitlePageTitle};
p ;
p "[[Date here]]";		                 		/*October 2020*/
p ;
run;

Re: Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

Athenkosi — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:39:08 GMT

What are you trying to achieve so that I can help you?

Re: Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

ballardw — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:08:21 GMT

I would start with something like this:

proc template;
source styles.htmlbw;
run;

The LOG will show the definition of the Parent style.

You may have to trace this back a few levels depending on exactly what you want to modify.

That may get you the names of things you want to modify. The syntax is not the same as CSS

If you replace a "class" instead of modifying it you may "orphan" items set in the class that are used elsewhere. You may be looking to override specific class statements and the source will help given a specific parent.

Re: Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

PhilC — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:27:00 GMT

Forgive me, I was not clear, I am editing the question. Thanks for your patience.

Re: Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

PhilC — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:37:55 GMT

Thanks, and sorry, I complain quietly about the inability of others to write proper questions, and then I fail to do so myself.

Re: Can I assign a style by using a "class" defined in Proc Template?

PhilC — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:27:20 GMT

I found this paper: SUGI 26: Changes & Enhancements for ODS by Example (through V8.2) (sas.com)

This article: Solved: Change font size for all "PROC ODSTEXT" text - SAS Support Communities