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how to create a variable in data step

Posted 02-11-2010 12:57 PM (907 views)

how to create a new variable in datastep

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Barite | Level 11

Barite | Level 11

Re: how to create a variable in data step

Posted 02-11-2010 01:01 PM (900 views) | In reply to deleted_user

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Daniel Santos @ www.cgd.pt

SAS Super FREQ

SAS Super FREQ

Re: how to create a variable in data step

Posted 02-11-2010 01:09 PM (900 views) | In reply to deleted_user

Hi:
There are several different ways to create a new variable in a datastep. Partly the method you choose will depend on the incoming dataset or flat file or whether you are creating test data "from scratch".

Reading the documentation on DATA step and programming concepts will help.
http://support.sas.com/documentation/cdl/en/basess/58133/HTML/default/a001302699.htm

Also looking for user group papers, such as these, may prove instructive:
http://www2.sas.com/proceedings/sugi30/134-30.pdf
http://www2.sas.com/proceedings/sugi31/246-31.pdf
http://www2.sas.com/proceedings/sugi28/189-28.pdf

cynthia