Benefits of the SAS Type Dictionary

Here are the advantages of using logical metadata definitions that conform to the SAS type dictionary:
  • The objects can be shared with other SAS applications and have consistent functionality.
  • The metadata objects are displayed in the SAS Folders tree, and they can be operated on using the functionality available through the SAS Folders tree. This functionality includes the following:
    • update, copy, paste, move, and delete actions on all object types
    • import, export, and impact analysis actions on some object types
    • analyze and repair metadata and upgrade metadata actions on all object types, as appropriate
    For more information about the SAS Folders tree, see the SAS Intelligence Platform: System Administration Guide.
  • The container gives context to the object in the SAS Metadata Repository.
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