TRANTAB

Selects a translate table for your system that performs ASCII-to-EBCDIC translation.
Used by: GOPTIONS statement, GDEVICE procedure, GDEVICE Host File Options window
Default: host-dependent
Restriction: not supported by Java or ActiveX

Syntax

TRANTAB=table | user-defined-table

Parameter Values

table
specifies a translate table stored as a SAS/GRAPH catalog entry. Table can be one of the following:
  • SASGTAB0 (default translate table for your operating environment)
  • GTABVTAM
  • GTABTCAM
user-defined-table
specifies the name of a user-created translate table.

Details

TRANTAB is set by the SAS Installation Representative and is needed when an EBCDIC host sends data to an ASCII graphics device. See the SAS/GRAPH installation instructions for details. You can also create your own translate table using the TRANTAB procedure. For a description of the TRANTAB Procedure, see Base SAS Procedures Guide.