Replacing a value with another

[glodino]

Hi Everyone.
in my example, how can I replace the +/- with 0.0.

data temp;
LENGTH id $20. ;
input id $;
datalines;
3.5+2.4-2.49.8+2.3
-0.2+3.4+-6.54.5-
;
run;

thank you.

[sbb]

It may be easier to post what data you would like to see represented as output.

But, if I understand your question, you want to change occurences of "+" or "-" characters with a multi-character string "0.0" - yes or no?

If YES, the TRANWRD function in a SAS DATA step can accomplish the task. If NO, then please post a reply to the forum group with INPUT and OUTPUT data representations, along with an explanation to what you want accomplish.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.