I'm having a simple issue where my numbers are truncated after using the input function to convert characters to numeric. Perhaps I am missusing the input function or using the wrong informat? Code Below
data test;
length x $11 y $9;
input x y $;
datalines;
-117.088178 32.706038
;
run;
data test_t;set test;
x_t=input(x,11.6);
y_t=input(y,9.6);
run;
When I print the dataset I would expect:
x y x_t y_t
-117.088178 | 32.706038 | -117.088178 | 32.706038 |
But I get:
-117.088178 | 32.706038 | -117.088 | 32.7060 |
Any ideas? I'm currently using SAS 9.4 TS1M1
You are using the input function correctly. Add a format statement when you print the file. e.g.:
proc print data=test_t; format x_t y_t best32.; run;
HTH,
Art, CEO, AnalystFinder.com
You are using the input function correctly. Add a format statement when you print the file. e.g.:
proc print data=test_t; format x_t y_t best32.; run;
HTH,
Art, CEO, AnalystFinder.com
Thanks! So the data is stored correctly. It is just the default format for printing the data does not show those extra decimels.
Correct. I would include the format statement while creating the file. Then, procs (like proc print) would always honor it.
Art, CEO, AnalystFinder.com
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