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SAS Programming for SAS Enterprise Guide Users
Duration: 2.0 days CEU: 1.2
Who Should Attend
SAS Enterprise Guide users who are interested in learning about writing SAS programs and modifying the SAS code generated by SAS Enterprise Guide
Course Description
This course is for experienced SAS Enterprise Guide users who want to gain extra value from the product by understanding the code that it generates and methods of enhancing that code. The course will serve as a transition into the programming world of SAS and serves as a prerequisite for the SAS Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques course.
Course Contents
Why Learn SAS Programming?
- course logistics
- reviewing SAS Enterprise Guide basics
- benefits of understanding SAS programming
SAS Programming Basics
- introduction to SAS programs
- SAS programming concepts
- diagnosing and correcting syntax errors
- accessing SAS data libraries
- accessing relational databases (self-study)
Reading SAS Data Sets
- comparing the DATA step with the Filter and Query task
- DATA step basics
- DATA step processing
- conditional processing
- additional operators and format (self-study)
Reading Raw Data Files
- reading delimited data
- examining data errors
- retaining values in the PDV (self-study)
Combining SAS Data Sets
- merging data using the DATA step
- concatenating data
- appending data (self-study)
Enhancing Code Generated by Tasks
- understanding the generated code
- interacting with the generated code
- getting help (self-study)
Controlling Output Contents
- enhancing titles and footnotes
- using run-time parameters with code
- conditional highlighting
Controlling Output Types
- the Output Delivery System
- customizing HTML output
- customizing RTF output
- customizing PDF output
Learning More
- SAS resources
- beyond this course
Prerequisites
Before attending this course you should have completed the Querying and Reporting Using SAS Enterprise Guide course or have equivalent experience.
Software Addressed
This course addresses the following software product(s): SAS Enterprise Guide, Base SAS.
Schedule
Check for additional and updated schedule information online at
support.sas.com/training/canada/crs/egprg1.html.
Registration
To register for this course, call 1-877-SAS-INST or visit
support.sas.com/training/canada.
This course is also available for on-site training, or you
can create a custom course by combining material from several
courses. For more details, contact SAS Education
at 1-877-SAS-INST or send e-mail to sastrain@can.sas.com.
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