topic Re: Print output onto the same page in SAS Procedures

Print output onto the same page

deleted_user — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:04:06 GMT

Hi. I'd like to know how to have print output come to the same page.

If I run the code below, I get the output on two separate pages. Is there an option that will allow for these to show up one after the other on the same page?

Thank you.

title 'Input Values';
proc print data=inputs noobs width=full;
format InputX InputY InputZ 10.3;
run;

title 'Measured Values';
proc print data=measured noobs width=full;
format X Y Z 10.3;
run;

Re: Print output onto the same page

Cynthia_sas — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:56:30 GMT

Hi:
What is your destination of choice? For RTF and PDF, your choices are to use the STARTPAGE=NO option.

cynthia
[pre]
ods listing close;
ods pdf file='myoutfile.pdf' startpage=no;
ods rtf file='myoutfile.rtf' startpage=no;

title 'Input Values';
proc print data=inputs noobs width=full;
format InputX InputY InputZ 10.3;
run;

title 'Measured Values';
proc print data=measured noobs width=full;
format X Y Z 10.3;
run;
ods _all_ close;
[/pre]

Re: Print output onto the same page

deleted_user — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:02:55 GMT

Thanks Cynthia.

I'm actually just outputting to the 'Output' window in my SAS application.

Do you know if there is an option for the 'Output' window?

John Message was edited by: JohnI

Re: Print output onto the same page

Cynthia_sas — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:08:16 GMT

Hi:
Not as easily. You could try something like the FORMDLIM option,
http://support.sas.com/documentation/cdl/en/lrdict/62618/HTML/default/a000279106.htm
and, as described here
http://support.sas.com/kb/22/205.html

If you use PROC TABULATE, the CONDENSE option will put multiple logical pages onto a physical page. Or you could switch to ODS HTML, which will only show a horizontal rule or divider under each output (instead of page breaks).

I don't know many folks who worry about how the reports look in the Output window anymore -- most of my students use the Output window to "desk check" their results and then turn off the Output window (ODS LISTING CLOSE;) in order to send their results to ODS HTML, ODS RTF or ODS PDF.

cynthia

Re: Print output onto the same page

Peter_C — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:01:53 GMT

John,
the output window of SAS has useful options in the tools menu..Under
/tools
/ . options
/ . . output
: on the "Display" tab, just uncheck that "page mode" setting

you'll get an indication of the line break that takes only one line.

PeterC

Re: Print output onto the same page

deleted_user — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:57:18 GMT

Thanks Peter and Cynthia.

Peter's suggestion is fine since I'm only looking to make it convenient to view simulation input and the measurement while testing various scenarios. Sorry, I guess I didn't pose the problem very well.

On my version (8.2 on Windows) the way to change the Page Mode is:

/Tools
/. Options
/.. Editor...

Then select 'Browse Option' from the pull down
Then change the 'PAGE' option from Yes to No.

Thanks again, John