Convert numeric variable to character type

[Siennayun]

How can I convert a numeric variable to the character type for variable "Cylinders".

I have tried to use put(Cylinders , 6.); But it doesn't work.





Original dataset as follows:



data carA;

set sashelp.cars;

keep MPG_City Cylinders Weight;

where Cylinders in (4,6,8);

run;

[Jagadishkatam]

Please try

new_cylinders=put(Cylinders , best.);

[Siennayun]

Hi, I've tried this. It doesn't work either.

[andreas_lds]

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@Siennayun wrote:
Hi, I've tried this. It doesn't work either.

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The phrase "doesn't work" can mean anything, so it is impossible to suggest something helpful. Please explain what you got a result and why that does not meet your expectation.

[ChrisNZ · Accepted solution]

A=put(Cylinders , 6.); 

is the correct syntax.

Of course, if you attempt to change the variable type, this will not work.

As you didn't supply any code or log, the help on offer is very limited.

[Siennayun]

*It works this time.*

*Really appreciate your help !*