Proc SQL

[Maisha_Huq]

Hello:

I have some questions regarding proc SQL but first does proc SQL require that input data sets be permanent SAS data sets or can they be working data sets?

Thank you!

[Steelers_In_DC · Accepted solution]

they can be in your work folder.

[Reeza]

I'm not aware of any proc in SAS that requires a permanent data set.

[Maisha_Huq]

Thank you both!

How good is proco SQL for formatting?  Would you suggest outputting a dataset from proc SQL and then formatting using proc report?

[Steelers_In_DC]

It depends on what you have and what you are looking for.  Proc report will have a lot more options but it really depends.