• Contents
  • About
  • What’s New in SAS Visual Analytics 6.3
  • Accessibility Notice
  • About This Book
  • Introduction to SAS Visual Analytics
    • About SAS Visual Analytics
      • What Is SAS Visual Analytics?
      • Benefits of Using SAS Visual Analytics
      • How Does SAS Visual Analytics Work?
      • SAS Visual Analytics User Community
      • Overview of SAS Visual Analytics Capabilities
      • Accessing SAS Visual Analytics
      • About the Availability of Menus and Menu Selections in SAS Visual Analytics
    • Overview of the SAS Visual Analytics Home Page
      • Your First Look at the SAS Visual Analytics Home Page
      • Managing Content on the Home Page
      • Working with the Right Pane on the Home Page
      • Discovering Details Using the Object Inspector on the Home Page
      • Managing Collections on the Home Page
      • Adding Comments to Objects on the Home Page
      • Specifying Your Preferences
    • Searching from the SAS Visual Analytics Home Page
      • About Searching from the Home Page
      • Refining Your Search Results
    • Accessing Data with SAS Visual Analytics
      • Self-Service Data Access
      • Managed Data Access
  • Preparing Data
    • Overview of SAS Visual Data Builder
      • What Is SAS Visual Data Builder?
      • Your First Look at the Data Builder
      • About Access to DBMS Data
      • Working with User-Defined Formats
    • Specifying Preferences for SAS Visual Data Builder
      • Specifying Global and General Preferences
      • Specifying Your Preferences for the Data Builder
    • Creating Data Queries
      • What Is a Data Query?
      • About Creating Data Queries
      • Saving Your Data Query
      • Saving a Data Query as a New Data Query
      • Using the Design Tab
      • Adding a Data Source
      • Specifying Properties for a Data Query
    • Working with Tables in Data Queries
      • Source Tables
      • Specifying Properties for a Source Table
      • Output Tables
      • Staging Tables
      • Output and Staging Table Interactions
    • Working with Columns in Data Queries
      • Adding Columns to a Data Query
      • Removing Columns
      • Specifying a Column Expression
      • Specifying Aggregations
      • Removing All Aggregations
      • Using Group By Variables
      • Using the Auto-Aggregate Functions
      • Using the Pivot By Feature
    • Working with Filters in Data Queries
      • About Filtering Data
      • Specifying a WHERE Clause
      • Specifying a HAVING Clause
      • Best Practices for Filters
    • Working with Joins in Data Queries
      • About Joins
      • How Does the Automatic Join Feature Work?
      • Adding a Join
      • Removing a Join
      • Managing Joins in a Data Query
      • Best Practices for Managing Joins
    • Creating LASR Star Schemas
      • What Is a LASR Star Schema?
      • Creating a LASR Star Schema
      • How Are Tables Used?
    • Working with SAS LASR Analytic Server
      • Understanding Co-Located Data
      • Predefined Libraries
      • Using SAS Data in HDFS Libraries
      • Using SAS LASR Analytic Server Libraries
      • Partitioning Tables
      • Loading a Table (As Is) to SAS LASR Analytic Server
      • Saving an In-Memory Table to HDFS
      • Appending In-Memory Tables
      • Monitoring Memory Usage
    • Importing Data
      • About the Import Data Features
      • Depictions of Importing Data
      • Importing a Local Data File
      • Importing a SAS Data Set on a Server
      • Importing an Oracle Table
      • Importing a Twitter Stream
    • Importing SAS Information Maps
      • About SAS Information Maps
      • Importing a SAS Information Map
      • Limitations and Restrictions
    • Supporting Text Analysis
      • Features Overview
      • Loading a Stop List
      • Adding a Unique Numeric Key to a Table
    • Customizing Code
      • Using the Code Tab
      • Preprocess and Postprocess Code
      • Considerations for Manually Editing Code
    • Scheduling
      • About Scheduling Data Queries
      • Creating Events
      • Exporting Data Queries as Jobs
      • Additional Scheduling Resources
    • Using the Results Tab
      • About the Results Tab
      • Data Pages
      • Navigate within the Data
      • Find
      • Filter and Sort
      • Export Data
      • Column Headings
  • Exploring Data
    • Overview of SAS Visual Analytics Explorer
      • What Is SAS Visual Analytics Explorer?
      • The Welcome Window
      • Your First Look at the Explorer
    • Specifying Preferences for SAS Visual Analytics Explorer
      • Specifying Global Preferences
      • Specifying Your Preferences for the Explorer
    • Managing Explorations
      • What Is an Exploration?
      • Create a New Exploration
      • Saving Your Exploration
      • Deleting Explorations
    • Managing Data
      • Managing Data Properties
      • Import a Local Data Source
      • Open a Different Data Source as a New Exploration
      • Change the Data Source for Your Exploration
      • Refresh Your Data Source
      • Creating Calculated Data Items
      • Creating Aggregated Measures
      • Creating Derived Items
      • Edit a Calculated, Aggregated, or Derived Data Item
      • Delete a Calculated, Aggregated, or Derived Data Item
      • Duplicate a Data Item
      • Define a Geography Data Item
      • Define Data Items for Text Analytics
    • Working with Visualizations
      • Overview of Visualizations
      • Working with Visualizations
      • Manage Visualization Comments
      • Managing Visualization Data Roles
      • Working with Filters
      • Ranking Data
      • Manage Visualization Axes
      • Working with Visualization Data Ranges and Color Gradients
      • Working with Data Brushing
      • Working with Automatic Charts
      • Working with Bar Charts
      • Working with Line Charts
      • Working with Tables
      • Working with Crosstabs
      • Working with Scatter Plots
      • Working with Bubble Plots
      • Working with Network Diagrams
      • Working with Histograms
      • Working with Box Plots
      • Working with Heat Maps
      • Working with Geo Maps
      • Working with Treemaps
      • Working with Correlation Matrices
      • Working with Decision Trees
      • Working with Word Clouds
    • Working with Filters
      • About Filters in SAS Visual Analytics Explorer
      • Working with Basic Filters
      • Working with Advanced Filters
      • Working with Data Source Filters
      • Editing a Filter Expression
    • Exporting Content
      • Export a Visual Exploration as a Report
      • Export a Visual Exploration as a PDF
      • Save a Visualization as an Image File
      • Export Data from a Visualization
      • E-mail a Visual Exploration as a Link
    • Managing Hierarchies
      • What Is a Hierarchy?
      • Create a New Hierarchy
      • Derive a Hierarchy from a Date, Time, or Datetime Data Item
      • Create a Hierarchy from a Visualization
      • Edit a Hierarchy
      • Delete a Hierarchy
    • Performing Data Analysis
      • Overview of Data Analysis in SAS Visual Analytics Explorer
      • Add a Fit Line to an Existing Visualization
      • Add Forecasting to an Existing Visualization
      • Forecast Measures as a New Visualization
      • Apply Scenario Analysis to a Forecast
    • Sharing Comments in the Explorer
      • Sharing Comments in the Explorer
  • Designing Reports
    • Overview of SAS Visual Analytics Designer
      • About the SAS Visual Analytics Designer
      • Your First Look at the Designer
      • Understanding the Tabs in the Designer
      • Specifying Your Preferences for the Designer
      • Report Themes
    • Creating and Working with Reports
      • About Reports
      • Creating a New Report
      • Choosing a Report View
      • Choosing a Report Layout
      • Viewing Report Properties
      • Basing a New Report on Report Objects Imported from One or More Existing Reports
      • Opening a Report
      • E-mailing a Report
      • Printing a Report
      • Adding Comments to a Report
      • Deleting a Report
    • Using Report Objects
      • About Report Objects
      • Inserting a Report Object into a Report
      • Showing or Hiding Report Objects in the Objects Tab
      • Using Tables to Display Results
      • Using Graphs to Display Results
      • Using Gauges to Display Results
      • Using Controls to Display Results
      • Using Container Object Types in Reports
      • Using Other Object Types in Reports
      • Using Custom Graphs to Display Results
      • Duplicating a Report Object
      • Working with Alerts for Report Objects
    • Working with Data in SAS Visual Analytics Designer
      • Overview of Data Sources and Data Items
      • Working with Data Sources in Reports
      • Working with Hierarchies in a Report
      • Working with Data Items in a Report
      • Working with Geography Data Items
      • Working with Calculated Items in Reports
      • Working with Data Role Assignments
      • Sorting Data in Reports
      • Exporting Data from Report Objects
    • Working with Display Rules for Reports
      • Overview of Display Rules
      • Adding Report-Level Display Rules
      • Adding Table-Level Display Rules
      • Adding Graph-Level Display Rules
      • Adding Display Rules to a Gauge
    • Working with Report Filters
      • About Report Filters
      • Working with Basic Report Filters
      • Working with Advanced Report Filters
      • Working with Data Source Filters in a Report
    • Working with Interactions
      • Overview of Interactions
      • Creating Interactions
      • Deleting Interactions
    • Working with Report Links
      • Overview of Linking
      • Creating Links
      • Editing Links
      • Deleting Links
      • Example: How Linking and Interactions Work Together
    • Ranking Values in Reports
      • Overview of Ranking in Reports
      • Adding a New Rank
      • Deleting a Rank
    • Maintaining Multi-Section Reports
      • Overview of Report Sections
      • Adding a Section to a Report
      • Renaming a Report Section
      • Duplicating a Report Section
      • Deleting a Report
      • Moving or Dragging a Report Object to Another Section
  • Creating Custom Graph Objects
    • Overview of SAS Visual Analytics Graph Builder
      • About the Graph Builder
      • Your First Look at the Graph Builder
      • Graph Elements Available for Custom Graphs
    • Creating Custom Graph Objects
      • Components of a Graph Object
      • Build a Custom Graph Object
      • Working with Roles
      • Adding a Graph Element to an Existing Graph Object
      • Compatible Graph Elements
      • Creating a Data-Driven Lattice
      • Saving a Custom Graph Object So It Appears in the Designer
    • Modifying Custom Graph Objects
      • Change a Custom Graph That Has Been Saved
      • Select Components and Elements of a Graph Object
      • Change the Order of Graph Elements in a Cell
      • Remove a Graph Element
      • Work with User-Defined Lattices
      • Work with Properties
      • Share Data Roles
    • Graph Builder Examples
      • Example: Data-Driven Lattice
      • Example: User-Defined Lattice (Butterfly Chart)
  • Viewing Reports
    • Viewing Reports on a Mobile Device
      • Opening the App for the First Time
      • Add a Server Connection for iPad
      • Add a Server Connection for Android
    • Viewing Reports in SAS Visual Analytics Viewer
      • Overview of Viewing Reports in SAS Visual Analytics Viewer
      • Opening a Report in the Viewer
      • Viewing Report Object Information
      • Adding Comments to a Report in the Viewer
      • Interacting with Reports in the Viewer
      • Subscribing and Unsubscribing to Alerts
      • Guest Access
      • Specifying Your Preferences for the Viewer
  • Appendix
    • Gallery of Report Objects
      • Tables
      • Graphs, Charts, and Plots
      • Geo Maps
      • Gauges
      • Controls
    • Editing a Data Expression in Text Mode
    • Operators for Data Expressions
      • Overview of Operators for Data Expressions
      • Numeric (Simple) Operators
      • Comparison Operators
      • Boolean Operators
      • Numeric (Advanced) Operators
      • Date and Time Operators
      • Aggregated Operators
      • Periodic Operators
      • Text (Simple) Operators
      • Text (Advanced) Operators
      • Calculating Compound Annual Growth Rate
    • Conditions for Filters
    • Data Limits
      • Data Limits for SAS Visual Analytics Explorer
      • High-Cardinality Thresholds for Report Objects
    • Repairing Reports
    • Using URL Parameters to View a Report
  • Glossary


ProductRelease
SAS Visual Analytics Hub Help and Documentation6.3
SAS Visual Analytics Graph Builder Help and Documentation6.3
SAS Visual Analytics Report Viewer Help and Documentation6.3
SAS Visual Analytics Explorer Help and Documentation6.3
SAS Visual Analytics6.3
SAS Visual Data Builder Help and Documentation6.3
SAS Visual Analytics Designer Help and Documentation6.3
Type
Usage and Reference
Copyright Date
December 2013
Last Updated
30Jun2014