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SAS/OR®

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See the Statistics and Operations Research Focus Area for extended information on using this Software.

News about SAS/OR

What's New in SAS/OR 9.3

SAS/OR 9.3 includes additions and improvements that enhance the performance and capabilities of SAS/OR software. Some of the highlights include:

  • The linear programming solver adds a network simplex algorithm for problems with a dominant or embedded network structure.
  • The nonlinear programming solver adds an active set solution algorithm and also adds a multistart capability.
  • The CLP procedure’s scheduling mode, which solves scheduling constraint satisfaction problems (CSPs), is now production.
  • The CLP procedure now supports the specification of an objective function.
  • SAS Simulation Studio adds Windows 64-bit support, closer integration with JMP, and several interface and technical enhancements.


Overview

SAS/OR software provides a powerful array of optimization, project scheduling and simulation techniques to identify the actions that will produce the best results, while operating within resource limitations and tight restrictions. It enables organizations to consider more alternative actions and scenarios, and determine the best allocation of resources and the best plans for accomplishing goals.

Visit our general product information page on www.sas.com for more information.



System Requirements at a Glance

Supported platforms

SAS/OR runs in the following operating environments: Microsoft Windows, UNIX, HP OpenVMS, and IBM z/OS. For details about the operating environments that SAS supports, see Supported Operating Systems.

* NOTE: Windows Vista Editions that are supported include Enterprise, Business and Ultimate.



Required software
  • Base SAS
  • SAS/GRAPH for Gantt charts, network diagrams and decision trees.

Stay Informed

Documentation

  • All SAS/OR titles in online bookstore
  • Most Used SAS Documentation for SAS/OR
    • What's New in SAS/OR 9.3 [HTML]
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Mathematical Programming
      PDF (13.05MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Mathematical Programming Legacy Procedures
      PDF (14.21MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Project Management
      PDF (47.62MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Bill of Material Processing
      PDF (11.0MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Local Search Optimization
      PDF (10.18MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 User's Guide: Constraint Programming
      PDF (12.95MB)  |   HTML
    • SAS/OR 9.3 Procedures [HTML]
    • Documentation for SAS/OR 9.3 is also available through SAS Help.

    Highlights

    • The CLP Procedure [HTML]
    • The Linear Programming Solver [HTML]
    • The Microsoft Project Conversion Macros [HTML]
    • The Nonlinear Programming Solver [HTML]

    Related Documentation

    • What's New for SAS Simulation Studio 1.6 [HTML]
    • SAS Simulation Studio 1.6: User's Guide
      PDF (18.0MB)  |   HTML
  • All Online Documentation for SAS/OR

Need help?

SAS Publishing Representatives are available in the U.S. from 8-5 ET to answer your documentation questions. Contact us at 1-800-727-3228 or e-mail.

Training

Need help?

Curriculum consultants are available in the U.S. from 9-5 EST. Contact us at 1-800-333-7660 or e-mail.

International customers, please contact your country office.

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Samples and SAS Notes

Need help?

Visit the Support page to access various self-help and assisted-help resources or submit a problem through the SAS Technical Support Form.

Conversations

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