Hi,
I have asked similar question regarding formats earlier..
How can I create a charecter variable DISP shown below with a specific length for example length=2
DISP=put(DischargeDispositionkey,dispkey.);
Thanks
By using the length statement:
length DISP $2;
Not entirely sure what your question is, perhaps provide test data in the form of a datastep and required output.
Thanks for the reply.
DISP=put(DischargeDispositionkey,dispkey2.);
cant I use like this while the format is being applied itself???
Thanks
I can't remember from top of my head (I avoid using formats), this is a user format yes? You can try it, but I believe the format itself is just a display thing and length doesn't affect user formats. You could of course do:
DSIP=substr(put(DischargeDispositionkey,dispkey.),1,2);
You absolutely can do this. That's the reason that is illegal to name a user-defined format ending with a number. It gives you the flexibility to add the width later, when using the format.
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