topic Re: Dataset filter query from a proc freq output in SAS Enterprise Guide

Dataset filter query from a proc freq output

amar_monk — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:42:54 GMT

I have a unique request where I am looking for a filter query like this:

to be created from the proc freq output like this:

To make it clear, lets say if I use a shortcut like Ctrl+Shift+C when selecting the row 1 (as highlighted in the above picture), I should be getting this filter query make = "Acura" and type = "SUV" in the clipboard to be pasted in the original dataset. Is this possible by recording macros in SAS EG or some other technique?

This will be very useful in the clinical datasets I am working to filter out the specific parts of large dataset.

Re: Dataset filter query from a proc freq output

LinusH — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:34:35 GMT

Trying to understand your requirement.

You run a FREQ.
In the results window you type a selection criteria
You want to use the same criteria on the original dataset

How are you intend to use your original dataset after applying the criteria?

I mean, you can copy/paste the criteria in the data window of your original dataset.

Or paste into a code node so you get an output dataset.

If you want other not so proficient users to do this task you might want to create a stored process using prompts for this.

Re: Dataset filter query from a proc freq output

amar_monk — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:01:05 GMT

// you might want to create a stored process using prompts for this//

How to do this?