One more difference - NOPRINT. Since you’re creating a data set you don’t need the displayed output and it’s different than the data set so it can be confusing for a new programmer. Also, generating the output takes up more time than you’d expect. ... View more

wonderful thank you that was exactly the answer i was looking for, it makes sense that the default is 6 digits, now i understand why they allow you to specify. thanks a bunch! ... View more

Ah, when copying and pasting code, the "curly" quotes can mess up the code in many different editor windows -- whether you're using SAS on Windows with Display Manager, SAS EG or SAS Studio. Most of the folks who have issues are copying and pasting from a Word doc or PowerPoint, which usually have "curly quotes" turned on. You have to change this option to use what Word and PowerPoint call "straight quotes" or else your SAS code causes a hiccup in the compiler and possible error in the log. Cynthia ... View more

Hi @melissagodfrey, did everything work out for you? ... View more

Have you restarted the VM itself and your browser? If all else, fails, restart your entire machine. ... View more