The BUILD Procedure

Overview

You use the BUILD procedure in SAS/AF software to create applications that can

display or update the contents of SAS data sets, catalogs, or external files, using either a graphical or character-based user interface
create SAS statements to be submitted for processing by other SAS procedures
provide menus for selecting other applications
provide computer-based training
provide online Help.

This section provides reference information about the BUILD procedure, including the complete syntax of the statements that are used in the procedure.

Note: You can also open the BUILD procedure windows by using

the BUILD command
the CALL BUILD routine in SAS Component Language
the SAS Explorer window (when you select one of the SAS/AF catalog entry types described in SAS/AF Catalog Entry Types).

See BUILD Command for details about the BUILD command. Refer to SAS Component Language: Reference for information about using the CALL BUILD routine. Refer to the online Help for Base SAS software for information about using the Explorer window. [cautionend]

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