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deleted_user
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when i generate PDF file using ODS PDF 0'S,1'S and '-'s appear in front of each and every page. how should this be eliminated?
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Chevell_sas
SAS Employee
What operating system are you currently generating this output on? Was this output moved from a different operating system?
deleted_user
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I am using MVS operating system (mainframes).
The PDF file generated is sent as an attachment to mail.
deleted_user
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What you are seeing are MVS printer control characters.

Unfortunately, it's been so long since I've worked in MVS that I can't remember how to get rid of them.
Chevell_sas
SAS Employee
If you are creating the file using RECFM=VBA, change this to RECFM=VB.

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