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DATA Step Debugger

STEP

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Executes statements one at a time in the active program.

Category:	Controlling Program Execution
Alias:	ST

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Syntax

Without Arguments

Arguments

Details

See Also

Syntax

STEP <n>

Without Arguments

STEP executes one statement.

Arguments

n

specifies the number of statements to execute.

Details

The STEP command executes statements in the DATA step, starting with the statement at which execution was suspended.

When you issue a STEP command, the debugger:

• executes the number of statements that you specify

• displays the line number

• returns control to the user and displays the > prompt.

Note:   By default, you can execute the STEP command by pressing the ENTER key.   

See Also

Commands: GO JUMP

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