| Publisher | SAS Institute | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 96.1KB PDF | Date added | 28 Mar 2001 |
| Topics | Knowledge and Data Management | ||
| Downloads | 98 | ||
The CNTLIN= option in PROC FORMAT lets the programmer create a format from one dataset using one identifying field/variable, and use that format to search for records in another dataset. This is an especially helpful option when extracting large numbers of specific records from flat files or unindexed datasets. This paper presents a Macro program which includes all the steps necessary to produce such a format. Even if a person doesn't know much about macro programming, he or she can use this Macro to create CNTLIN Formats for himself or herself.
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