topic Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs in SAS Procedures

Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

deleted_user — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:57:05 GMT

I've importanted a file with 33,000 obs but when I try to view the data using Proc Print I can only see 1500 obs - is there a way to amend this default setting to view all? I've checked and the dataset includes all the obs so i am presuming I just need to work out how to view all obs.

Thanks Message was edited by: GetSAS

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

sbb — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:02:58 GMT

Are you using the SAS Learning Edition software?

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

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Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

Ksharp — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:56:44 GMT

Hi.
I suppose you should use system option 'obs=max'.
But I am not sure it would be worded,I am not test it.:)

[pre]
options obs=max;
[/pre]

Ksharp

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

deleted_user — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:48:32 GMT

Well I am using both SAS 9.1 & SAS Learning to improve my understanding of coding.... but having the same problem with both apps. 33134 records were read from the infile.

But when viewing the dataset in the library and using proc print I can only view 1500 in both 9.1 and SLE. I am presuming there is a default option somewhere that i need to tweak?

I have tried "obs=max" using proc print with no luck. Message was edited by: GetSAS

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

Cynthia_sas — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:15:57 GMT

Hi:
As explained here:
http://support.sas.com/learn/le/product/index.html (see #6)

The learning edition has a limit set of 1500 observations. This means that when you use the SAS Learning Edition, the version of SAS included will process and display the first 1500 observations of your data set.

This liimit should be enough to allow you to work with data and learn the syntax.

cynthia

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

deleted_user — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:32:23 GMT

Thanks Cynthia, do you know if this same rule apply to the prep guide version of SAS 9.1 as well which is below... ?

https://support.sas.com/pubscat/bookdetails.jsp?pc=62439

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

sbb — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:36:25 GMT

Why would you even presume that a copy of the SAS software is included with the prep guide?

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

Cynthia_sas — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:06:57 GMT

Hi:
The site you posted clearly says that:

"Each chapter includes a quiz on the chapter's contents, and the book includes a free CD-ROM with tutorials, practice data, and sample programs to further reinforce and test your SAS skills."

It says the CD containts tutorials, practice data and sample programs. It does not say that the CD contains a copy of SAS. So if you use the practice data and the sample programs from the CD with your copy of the SAS Learning Edition, then, the 1500 obs limit will apply.

However, I firmly believe that the 1500 obs limit should not be considered an impediment to learning SAS. It is possible to learn the concepts of reading data, writing data, merging data and manipulating data on under 100 observations (even on under 10 observations!). If you are learning grouping, sorting, categorizing and summarizing concepts, than having over 100 obs is useful -- especially if the 100 obs are broken into at least 2 or 3 groups. Hunky statistical analysis (time series, regressions, forecasting, survival analysis, etc) might not do so well with only 100 obs -- but those topics will not be on the Base Certification exam.

cynthia

Re: Proc Print stops at 1500 Obs

deleted_user — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:46:46 GMT

Thanks for the response. i don't envisage that it will impede my learning at all. The tutorials are fixed learning and I am a practical learner so wanted to try to work with my own data at the same time as the tutorials. - thats all. Thanks