Import a SAS Version 5 Transport File

To import a SAS Version 5 transport file, perform the following steps:
  1. Create an empty job.
    For detailed information about creating an empty job, see the SAS Data Integration Studio: User's Guide or the SAS Data Integration Studio online Help.
  2. In the Transformations tree, expand Clinical, and then drag and drop SAS Version 5 Transport File Import onto the diagram.
    SAS Version 5 Transport File Import transformation on the Diagram tab
  3. In the diagram, double-click SAS Version 5 Transport File Import.
    The SAS Version 5 Transport File Import Properties dialog box appears.
    For detailed information about the Properties dialog box, see the SAS Data Integration Studio: User's Guide or the SAS Data Integration Studio online Help.
  4. Click the Options tab, and then select General from the list on the left.
  5. Click Browse adjacent to the SAS Version 5 Transport File field, and then select a location that is accessible by the remote SAS server.
    Note: The Select a File dialog box displays only files with the extension .xpt.
  6. Click Browse adjacent to the Imported Data Library field, and then select a location in which to write the data sets.
  7. Click OK to close the SAS Version 5 Transport File Import Properties dialog box.
    A green check mark adjacent to the SAS Version 5 Transport File Import transformation indicates that the transformation is complete.
    Note: If you see transform error in the lower right corner of the transformation, click transform error and review the error information that appears.
  8. Click Run.
  9. Verify that there are no errors.
  10. Register the tables in the library that was created.
    For more information about registering tables, see the SAS Data Integration Studio: User's Guide or the SAS Data Integration Studio online Help.
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