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The SAS Output Delivery System (ODS) provides SAS users with the ability to write output to other destinations including a comma-separated (CSV) file. The ODS CSV statement is valid in SAS 8.2 and higher. SAS users who are still using the older %DS2CSV tool might find the ODS functionality a more user-friendly, flexible option. This functionality simply requires adding two ODS statements: one before the procedure or DATA step that generates the output, and one at the end of the program to close the destination.

The following example illustrates how to create output using both methods.

   /* Using ODS CSV */
   ods csv file='filename.csv';

   proc print data=sashelp.class;
   run;

   ods csv close;

   /* Using %DS2CSV macro */

   %ds2csv (data=sashelp.class, runmode=b, csvfile=c:\class.csv);

For additional examples using the ODS CSV destination, see Base SAS: SAS Notes and Concepts.

For the latest information on the CSV tagset, see CSV, CSVALL, CSVBYLINE.

The other methods for writing SAS data to a CSV file include PROC EXPORT, the Export Wizard, and a DATA step with a FILE statement.

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

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