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rickrp2
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Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 12:05 PM (2236 views)

Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

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Kurt_Bremser
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Re: Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 12:59 PM (2198 views)  |   In reply to rickrp2

Since the paradigms differ widely, you need to understand what the SAS code does, and rebuild it in Python. Or even better, build the Python code following the original specifications used for creating the SAS code.

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Reeza
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Re: Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 12:11 PM (2231 views)  |   In reply to rickrp2
Automated, No.
Manually, Yes.
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rickrp2
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Re: Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 12:27 PM (2221 views)  |   In reply to Reeza
Could you explain to me how can I convert manually?
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Kurt_Bremser
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Re: Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 12:59 PM (2199 views)  |   In reply to rickrp2

Since the paradigms differ widely, you need to understand what the SAS code does, and rebuild it in Python. Or even better, build the Python code following the original specifications used for creating the SAS code.

Maxims of Maximally Efficient SAS Programmers
How to convert datasets to data steps
The macro for direct download as ZIP
How to post code
Please vote for Provide Sequential Search Capability for Hash Objects
How to deal with locked files on UNIX
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rickrp2
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Re: Is it possible to convert SAS code to Python?

Posted 05-31-2021 01:02 PM (2191 views)  |   In reply to Kurt_Bremser
Ah, ok, now I undertood, thanks a lot.
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