DATA step creates a permanent SAS data set?
If you use a library other than work, yes.
Hi:
To illustrated Kurt's point.
cynthia
** temporary data set, will be in WORK library;
** WORK library is "cleared" at the end of every session;
data class;
set sashelp.class;
age_in_5_yrs = age + 5;
run;
** permanent data set will be in C:\mydata folder;
** and will persist after SAS session ends;
libname perm 'c:\mydata';
data perm.class;
set sashelp.class;
age_in_5_yrs = age + 5;
run;
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