I will give a picture of the text file that i am working with and the output that coming from my code. I have to read these variables in from the raw data file and use some functions on them. I am having a very hard time reading these file in properly in order for me process the functions on them. The pictures are attached below:   ... View more

I am encountering an issue with my input statement that is dealing with space in the raw file. I have a raw file that has the first and last name but there exists a space in between them. I want to read them as a fullname but the space delimiter in between is causing the character to spill into the next variable which is city. How would one go about reading the fullname in such a situation? I currently have the following statement : DATA HW2.PRES1; INFILE PRES1; INPUT FULLNAME $18. CITY $15. STATE $15. ASP 2. BOD DATE9. TERM  VOTES   PERCVOTE; CARDS; RUN; ... View more