Sample 43472: How to make a copy of a SAS data set in the same library
The APPEND procedure allows you to make an exact copy of a SAS data set in the same library and rename it. This is done by using the BASE= option on the PROC APPEND statement. This option specifies the new name of the copied data set and the DATA= option specifies the name of the data set to be copied. The new data set is created in the same library with a new name.
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The APPEND procedure allows you to make an exact copy of a SAS data set in the same library and rename it. This is done by using the BASE= option on the PROC APPEND statement. This option specifies the new name of the copied data set and the DATA= option specifies the name of the data set to be copied. The new data set is created in the same library with a new name.
/* Create new data set SASUSER.NEW_DSN from the */
/* existing data set SASUSER.CLASS in the same library. */
proc append base=sasuser.new_dsn data=sasuser.class;
run;
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In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.
This sample illustrates how to make a copy of a SAS data set in the same library.
| Date Modified: | 2011-07-27 09:43:03 |
| Date Created: | 2011-06-08 23:25:09 |
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