topic Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML in SAS Programming

Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

whs278 — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:11:06 GMT

Hi,

I would like to use code to suppress HTML output while keep the LISTING output.

I tried running ODS HTML CLOSE; ODS LISTING;

However, I still get an html output along with the listing output.

Thanks for the help.

Sincerely,

William Spagnola

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

ballardw — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:13:17 GMT

Try

ods _all_ close;

ods listing;

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

Reeza — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:14:42 GMT

Are you using EG, BASE or Studio? You may have options set elsewhere that may override your ODS settings.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

whs278 — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:19:30 GMT

I'm using EG.

I noticed that ODS _ALL CLOSE; ODS LISTING; works for the first output I produce but HTML is produced for all subsequent output.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

Reeza — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:24:12 GMT

Tools > Options > General Results. Ensure HTML is not selected and Listing is selected.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

whs278 — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:29:37 GMT

Thanks for the tip, Reeza.

Is there a way to do this using code?

For example, I have a project with several programs. Some of them produce tables and others produce graphs such as histograms.

I was wondering if there was a way to run code that would only produce HTML output for the programs that produce graphs and only produce LISTING output for the programs that produce tables.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

ballardw — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:36:01 GMT

Not really sure what the advantage of having two types of output would be.

If I don't like the tables HTML creates, and I can understand several reasons, I would use RTF or PDF output to have "nicer" tables but still have graphics output in the same document.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

Reeza — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:37:26 GMT

EG adds wrapper code that will likely overwrite what you have included. You'll first need to include it in ALL your programs to ensure your output is as desired. EG settings apply to the whole project so changing your default settings seems like the easiest method IMO.

TBH this is a slightly weird request, why not just output everything to the same output, PDF, Word, Excel or PowerPoint, HTML and control your styles to get what you need?

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

whs278 — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:51:40 GMT

Thanks.

Yeah, I admit that it is probably not a typical request and will probably not make much sense, even if I try to explain it.

Anyway, here is my explanation. I actually don't want to create an output file. I just want to have a file that I can quickly reference located in the Process Flow window. I guess it would make sense to follow ballard's advice and use only one output that allows graphics instead of using ODS listing plus ODS html. However, there is a few reasons why I would like to use ODS listing plus another output that supports graphs. First, I find the table formats created by ODS listing to be more visually appealing. Second, using two different formats will help me remember which programs do what in a given EGP.

Re: Using ODS Listing while suppressing ODS HTML

Reeza — Mon, 18 May 2020 20:14:29 GMT

Have you changed the style from HTMLBLUE? Honestly, styling/design is still one area where the default graphics really suck in SAS. I prefer using Meadow or Seaside or Journal if you prefer a more skeleton look.