can i extract datasets with name starting with same string and set them

[vraj1]

Can i extract datasets starting with "ab_" from a folder and append them using a datastep or proc sql without naming each and every dataset name

[PeterClemmensen · Accepted solution]

Yes

data ab1;x=1;run;
data ab2;x=2;run;
data cd1;x=1;run;
data cd2;x=2;run;

data want;
    set ab:;
run;