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Describes the basics of using PROC SQL, including retrieving data from single and multiple tables; selecting specific data from tables; subsetting, ordering, and summarizing data; updating tables; combining tables to create new tables and useful reports; performing queries on database management system (DBMS) tables; using PROC SQL with the SAS macro facility; and debugging and optimizing PROC SQL code....

Designed for users of SAS in the UNIX environment, this companion is a valuable reference tool. This documentation describes the features of the SAS language and SAS interface that are available only on UNIX or that behave differently on UNIX than on other platforms. You will learn basic X window concepts, how they relate to SAS, and how to use X resources to customize your SAS session. Additional topics include: working in and customizing the SAS windowing environment, using SAS files, using external files and devices as sources of input and as receivers of output, printing and routing SAS output, and accessing shared executable libraries from SAS. A reference section describes the SAS language features, such as data set options, procedures, and sys...

Explains the steps for moving SAS files across operating environments. Strategies include the Cross-Environment Data Access feature of directory-based operating environments, the CPORT and CIMPORT procedures, the XPORT engine with the DATA step or COPY procedure, and the XML engine with the DATA step or the COPY procedure....

This book provides an introduction to application development using SAS/AF and FRAME entries. Geared to the SAS/AF beginner, the instruction and examples can be used with SAS 8.1 through SAS9. In just a few steps, you'll develop a graphical user interface and a multiple-window application. This primer is an ideal starting point for becoming a FRAME entry expert....