I like Patrick's answer. Import data manually using File Import.... and then copy the code from the log. Paste it into Sas Editor and change from charater to numeric or vice-versa. eg I imported a file where postcode was numeric and I wanted it to be character. Whereever postcode appeared in the code copied from the log I changed it to $4. Data xx ; paste the code from log change bits you want (per expalnation above) ; Run;
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