topic Re: abbreviation macro in SAS Programming

abbreviation macro

Ronein — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:33:00 GMT

Hello

I used SAS in my computer at work and I have defined abbreviation macros.

changed my work location and use a new PC and I want to transfer the abbreviation macros that I have defined to SAS in my new PC.

What is the way to do it please?

Re: abbreviation macro

Kurt_Bremser — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:21:12 GMT

Did you use the autocall facility on your old PC, or did you use the macros "manually" in your programs with %INCLUDE?

Did you have a standalone installation, or a client-server, and how is your new SAS environment set up?

Re: abbreviation macro

ChrisNZ — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:38:20 GMT

Export and import them in a kmf file. Many resources online.

"To import a KMF file, select Tools > Keyboard Macros > Macros. A window opens, and at the bottom is a button for IMPORT. Select the button and navigate to where you stored the file. SAS reads it automatically."

I am unsure you search much before you ask questions here.

Re: abbreviation macro

ballardw — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:41:23 GMT

It the OLD system export the abbreviation definition. This creates a text file of specific type and structure. Save/copy the file you export to a place your new system can access then use the Import to bring your abbreviations into the new system.

The Tools>Macros>Keyboard Macros menu will show Export and Import option buttons.