Hi everybody,
is there a function for following problem:
I have a string like "abc,def." and I want replace "," and "." with numbers or characters. I just want use the function once.
Regards,
Cons.
You cam do both replacement at same time by:
new_text = translate(old_text,'12',',.');
argument for translate are: input string, replace into chracters, repce from characters.
the order of chracters should fit;
The function you are looking for is tranwrd():
http://support.sas.com/documentation/cdl/en/lrdict/64316/HTML/default/viewer.htm#a000215027.htm
A search for string functions will yield you many different types of string processing functions.
Example:
data want; text="abc,def."; /* replace comma with 1 */ new_text=tranwrd(text,",","1"); /* replace dot with A */ new_text=tranwrd(new_text,".","A"); run;
You cam do both replacement at same time by:
new_text = translate(old_text,'12',',.');
argument for translate are: input string, replace into chracters, repce from characters.
the order of chracters should fit;
You are correct translate is the preferred function to use when changing single characters.
Build your skills. Make connections. Enjoy creative freedom. Maybe change the world. Registration is now open through August 30th. Visit the SAS Hackathon homepage.
Register today!Learn how use the CAT functions in SAS to join values from multiple variables into a single value.
Find more tutorials on the SAS Users YouTube channel.
Select SAS Training centers are offering in-person courses. View upcoming courses for: