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- Updated Tagsets
On the ODS Markup page, several tagsets are updated and available for download.
- SAS Global Forum Papers
In 2009, SAS staff delivered too many papers to list here! See the various areas of the site (hint: ODS and ODS destinations, DATA step, SAS 9) for new papers.
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Preproduction Software & Documentation
For all preproduction features, please read the disclaimer below.
ODS LAYOUT
This ODS destination is preproduction for SAS 9.0 through SAS 9.2. Here are some papers and other resources:
- Breaking New Ground with SAS 9.2 ODS Layout Enhancements (March 2009)
- Custom Reporting Using ODS LAYOUT (.ppt slides) (April 2008)
- SAS 9.2 example code (.zip) for Custom Reporting Using ODS LAYOUT (April 2008)
ODS Report Writing Interface
The custom report writing (updated March 2009) capabilities are also more commonly referred to as DATA _NULL_ report writing, which has long been an integral part of the SAS reporting solution. The ODS Report Writing Interface is intended to fully embrace ODS features, provide pixel-perfect placement capabilities, and take advantage of the rich programming features from the DATA step.
ODS Statistical Graphics
This preproduction facility for SAS 9.1 can automatically create graphics from statistical procedures.
Preproduction RTF Features in SAS 9.1
These new ODS RTF Features, preproduction for SAS 9.1, give you more control over the formatting and table of contents. Try out the features and send us feedback.
Preproduction WEBMDDB Procedure
Use the preproduction WEBMDDB procedure to construct a multidimensional database (MDDB) from a SAS data set. With an associated JavaServer page (JSP), you can display the MDDB with drill-down and expansion capabilities on a Web browser.
Preproduction ODS MARKUP and New Tagset Definitions
The ODS MARKUP statement can create output in a variety of markup languages. ODS MARKUP is preproduction in Release 8.2 and is production in SAS 9 (with some new, preproduction syntax). The file types that you can create include XML, HTML, CSV, WML, CHTML, LaTeX, Troff, and many others. See the ODS MARKUP Resources to learn more.
XML Libname Engine
In SAS 9.0, XML Atlas is a preproduction Java application that generates XMLMap files. The XMLMAP= option is now fully supported. See XML LIBNAME engine to learn more about the features that are preproduction in SAS 8.2 and in SAS 9.
Universal Printing
See the Universal Printing resources for preliminary documentation about using TrueType fonts, which are portable across operating environments and support a wide range of international characters.
In-Line Formatting
With in-line formatting, you can insert formatting and text when you use an escape character. This is preproduction for SAS 8.2 through SAS 9.1 and might be production for SAS 9.2.
Archive: Versions 7 and 8
Where to Find ODS Documentation in Versions 7 and 8
- Preliminary Version 7 ODS documentation is on the Web (note that the ODS PRINTER feature is not production in Version 7).
- For Release 8.0, see the Complete Guide to the SAS Output Delivery System in the SAS online documentation.
- New features for Releases 8.1 and 8.2 are documented in SAS System Help.
- Preproduction ODS drivers shipped with Version 8 of Base SAS Software.
- Beginning in SAS 9, the SAS Output Delivery System: User's Guide is updated in the SAS online documentation for each release. However, supplemental information is still delivered at ODS topics on the Web.
Universal Printing
Universal Printing is preproduction in Release 8.0 and production in Release 8.1. It replaces the XPRINTER technology previously used on UNIX releases of SAS Software.
Application Response Measurement (ARM) API
Visit the Scalability and Performance Community for more information about the ARM macros, which are preproduction in Version 8 and production in SAS 9. The ARM API is an industry standard tool for measuring the performance of your applications. SAS Software provides an interface to Version 1 of the ARM specification. See also ARM Working Group.
