SAS Component Language Dictionary

NSELECT

Returns the number of rows that have been selected in a selection list

Category:

Extended Table

Syntax
Details
Example
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Syntax

num-rows=NSELECT();

num-rows

contains the number of selected rows.

Type: Numeric

Details

Because you can define extended tables only in SAS/AF software, you cannot use NSELECT in FSEDIT or FSVIEW programs. NSELECT is valid only for PROGRAM entries. FRAME entry controls must use the _getNselect method.

In order for an extended table to be considered a selection list, you must specify a number of selections in the SETROW routine.

Example

Return the number of selected rows:

nsel = nselect();
_msg_ ='You have selected ' || nsel || ' rows.';