MAPIMPORT -- Server based?

[EO13]

I'm trying to create a map based on the US Census zip code boundary files.  This is based on the steps outlined in this paper: http://support.sas.com/resources/papers/proceedings13/214-2013.pdf

I've downloaded the proper map files and gotten to the point where I run this:

proc mapimport datafile="C:/LOCAL_FILE_LOCATION.shp"out=va_zshp;

run;

The program errors out though as it is looking to the "remote" SASAppOA server, rather than my local machine for this file.

Is there a way I can "force" EG to look locally?

I attempted to use the "Upload Data Files to Server" add-in, but it doesn't recognize .SHP

I also can't seem to get import data to work for this either, it doesn't recognize format.

Using EG 6.1 on SAS 9.4

[ChrisHemedinger]

You can use the Copy Files task (a free custom task) to copy the file for you.  And here's another source about using MAPIMPORT.

Chris

[EO13]

Thanks for the quick response.  I'll give this a shot.

[EO13]

Does the Copy Files task work with enterprise guide 6.1, SAS 9.4? 

[ChrisHemedinger]

Yes, it does.  It does have "5.1" in the name (I know) but it works with 6.1 as well.