SAS Visual Analytics: New feature to manage data export at report level

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Starting from SAS Visual Analytics 2025.03, a new feature has been introduced that allows report designers to control data export at the report level.

This can be very useful for limiting the disclosure of private data or simply for disabling certain exports.

In previous versions, export and print permissions could only be managed globally.

With this new feature, report designers can in detail:

Disable export only when private data is present
Partially or completely disable data export, regardless of data sensitivity
Disable image export
Limit the type of export (e.g., exporting to PDF may not be allowed)
Disable export of report packages

Option to control the customized view of the report

In the Viewer Capabilities section of the report’s Options Pane, these export settings can be easily managed.
You can choose between three options:

- Enable

This is the default setting
- Disable if private date is present
- Disable
Used to limit some exports

When the export is customized, the user will be able to see it very easily because:

- the data export when disabled is grayed out with a lock icon.
- the available data export will not have any icon.

How to Use This Feature

1. Create a new cumulative hierarchy to protect specific data

2. Drop the hierarchy into the canvas

3. Limit export at the report level for the end user

4. Choose to disable export based on granularity

As an end user, I am only allowed to export as an image or PDF.

The ability to export data is grayed out, and the lock icon indicates that the feature is restricted for the end user.

Conclusion

The SAS Visual Analytics 2025.03 provides report designers with granular control over data sharing, enhancing both information security and transparency for users.

By combining export restrictions and visual indicators, SAS offers a comprehensive framework to protect sensitive information in a collaborative reporting environment.

Reference to SAS Documentation

Specify Options for a Report - SAS Help Center: Using the Options Pane

Review Information Privacy Warnings in the Data Pane - SAS Help Center: Using the Data Pane