Convert Character to numeric SAS VA on Viya

[jpapaiac]

I have a numeric measure field and I want to convert it to character.  The reason is I need to add the field on a row in crosstab.

[FalkoSchulz · Accepted solution]

Hi, this should be straight forward. You can either just switch the data item classification to category in the left data pane (find your item - then expand the section to see the classification) - or create a new calculated item and use the Format function to convert your numeric item to character. If you want to convert a character to numeric - you can use the Parse function. Hope this helps. Falko

[jpapaiac]

I apologize it is the other way around numeric to character.  Sorry about that and thanks for the quick response

[jpapaiac]

I apologize it is the other way around numeric to character. Sorry about that and thanks for the quick response

[ThdB]

you can use the Format function for this

[JoyCons]

Hello,

I am trying to convert a character to numeric using the parse function.  Can you direct me to a link that provides instruction on using the parse function in SAS Viya?

V/R,

JoyCons