Is it possible to store the result of a step inside this step

[Yiting]

Hi, I remember in SPSS Modeler, the process is similar to SAS EG, but it is possible to cache a step so that the running result of this step will be save there and in the future, the program will not need to run til that step again, Is such a possibility exist in SAS EG?

[Kurt_Bremser]

Of course. Basically all SAS procedures have a feature to write output datasets; if not, using ODS OUTPUT lets you save tabular print output to a dataset.

[Yiting]

Hei, no, i dont need a output dataset… just want the step to memorize its outupt… 🙂

[Kurt_Bremser]

THE method to preserve data between steps is datasets. Small amounts of data (number of items counted on your fingers) can be stored in macro variables.

[r_behata]

SAS DI Studio has the option of creating Check points to enable long running jobs to restart from the point of failure. The point and click interface of SAS EG saves the Process flows for future use,  but I am not aware of any options that enables restarting the process flow from a certain point.

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