EG8: what is the new SASEGObjectModel string?

[PhilC]

What is the "SASEGObjectModel.Application.x.y" string for the new EG version 8?

[ChrisHemedinger · Accepted solution]

Hi @PhilC,

It should be:

 Set app = CreateObject("SASEGObjectModel.Application.8.1")

Not working for you?  Make sure you're using the correct bitness for CSCRIPT/VBSCRIPT to match EG.

' force declaration of variables in VB Script
Option Explicit
Dim Application
' Create a new SAS Enterprise Guide automation session
' Change if running a different version of EG
Dim egVersion 
egVersion = "SASEGObjectModel.Application.8.1"

Set Application = WScript.CreateObject(egVersion)
WScript.Echo Application.Name & ", Version: " & Application.Version

Application.Quit

Saved as NewApp.vbs, then run (for 32-bit EG 8.1):

C:\>%windir%\syswow64\cscript c:\temp\newapp.vbs
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Enterprise Guide, Version: 8.1.0.0

[PhilC]

Well I was having problems getting the API to work on my system with EG7, if you remember.  I gave up and installed EG8; I'm sure I have the same issue that I did with EG7 (AT LEAST). 

So, so much for installing the new version for a fix.

I have that outstanding SAS Tech Ticket.  I'll work through them.  This is was what I needed to know -- thanks

[Momo0404]

Hi @ChrisHemedinger,

I tried to use your coding to run my VBS (for 32-bit EG 8.2) , and it shows: Could not create object named "SASEGObjectModel.Application.8.1"

The program still did not work when i changed the version from 8.1 to 8.2.

[PhilC]

There is a need to match bit-ness with your SAS installation and the scripting executable in your OS. I'm going to assume your using Window 10. There are resources that explain this online and also here on this forum. Search for ”cscript" when look. Give me some time I'll respond with a link.

[Momo0404]

@PhilC 

It works successfully! Thank you for your help.

[PhilC]

You're welcome.  And here's that link I promised, LOL, I forgot.

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