Proc contents with external files

[Abud]

Hello everybody!

I'd like to know if there is a way to make a proc contents with files that are not sas table.

For example: I have a folder with 50 text files. Is there any way to list the names of these files, like a proc contents?

tk's in advanced!

att

Gustavo Abud.

[Linlin]

Do you want the name of the files or the variables in the files?

[Abud]

Hello !

Just the name of the files.

[Tom · Accepted solution]

You can read the names using DOPEN and DREAD.

See this thread https://communities.sas.com/message/56032#56032