topic How to Zip Files (SAS 9.1) in SAS Programming

How to Zip Files (SAS 9.1)

angeliquec — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 07:31:59 GMT

Hi! I'd like to know how I can zip datasets (SAS and non-SAS) , using X command in SAS.

We only have SAS 9.1 installed, and no existing ZIP programs in our computers. I've been trying the below code, but I won't get it to work successfully.

x 'zip myzipfile.zip /file/to/zip.csv';

I've also tried a gunzip code, but it's also not working.

Thank you!

Re: How to Zip Files (SAS 9.1)

Kurt_Bremser — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 07:49:48 GMT

You need to have some kind of zip software installed on the machine(s) where SAS runs.

Since 9.1 is ANCIENT (and not supported on current operating systems, which means you probably run a toxic system!), I strongly recommend to immediately update to the current version. It's free with your license, and not upgrading borders on the insane.

Re: How to Zip Files (SAS 9.1)

angeliquec — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:19:33 GMT

Thanks Kurt! I downloaded a 7-zip tool, incorporated the path of the 7-zip application in my SAS program, and was able to zip files and folder.