PRINTINIT System Option

Specifies whether to initialize the SAS procedure output file for the LISTING destination.

Valid in:	Configuration file, SAS invocation
Category:	Log and procedure output control: Procedure output
PROC OPTIONS GROUP=	LISTCONTROL
Note:	This option can be restricted by a site administrator. For more information, see Restricted Options.
See:	PRINTINIT System Option: z/OS in SAS Companion for z/OS

Syntax

Details

Syntax

PRINTINIT | NOPRINTINIT

Syntax Description

PRINTINIT: specifies to initialize the SAS procedure output file for the LISTING destination and resets the file attributes.

Tip:Specifying PRINTINIT causes the SAS procedure output file to be cleared even when output is not generated.

NOPRINTINIT: specifies to preserve the existing procedure output file for the LISTING destination if no new output is generated. This is the default.

Tip:Specifying NOPRINTINIT causes the SAS procedure output file to be overwritten only when new output is generated.

Details

Operating Environment Information: The behavior of the PRINTINIT system option depends on your operating environment. For additional information, see the SAS documentation for your operating environment.