SAS/C Library Reference, Vol. 1

SAS/C Library Reference, Third Edition, Volume 1,& Release 6.00 , provides complete reference documentation for the functions that comprise the SAS/C Library. It is primarily intended for experienced C programmers. It makes no attempt to discuss either programming fundamentals or how to program in C.

SAS Online Samples

Many of the examples used in this book are available through SAS Online Samples.

Syntax

This book uses the following syntax conventions:

Portability

This book uses the following icons to indicate the portability of functions:

ISO/ANSI C Conforming

These functions conform to the ISO and ANSI C Language standards.

POSIX.1 Conforming

These functions conform the POSIX.1 standard.

UNIX Compatible

These functions are commonly found in traditional UNIX C libraries.

SAS/C Extensions

These functions are not portable.

Additional Documentation

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Online Documentation

This book is also available in html format for on-line viewing. See your SAS/C Software Consultant for information on accessing this book online.

SAS/C Software Documentation

In addition to SAS/C Library Reference, Third Edition, Volume 2, Release 6.00 , you will find these other documents helpful when using SAS/C software:

SAS/C++ Development System User's Guide, First Edition (order #A56122) documents the SAS/C C++ Translator.
SAS/C CICS User's Guide, Second Edition, Release& 6.00 (order #A56121) documents the SAS/C CICS Command Language Translator and the CICS version of the SAS/C Library.
SAS/C Compiler and Library User's Guide, Fourth& Edition, Release 6.00 (order #A56123) provides a functional description of the SAS/C Compiler and is a reference for linking and executing C programs under TSO, CMS, and MVS.
SAS/C Compiler Interlanguage Communication Feature& User's Guide (order #A5684) documents the Interlanguage Communication Feature of the SAS/C Compiler.
SAS/C Cross-Platform Compiler and C+ Development System: Usage and Reference, First Edition, Release 6.00 (order #A55388) documents the cross-platform compiler and the C+ development system.
SAS/C Debugger User's Guide and Reference, Third& Edition (order #A56120) provides complete documentation for the SAS/C Debugger.
SAS/C Library Reference, Third Edition, Volume 1,& Release 6.00 (order #A56117) describes the commonly used SAS/C Library functions. (order #A56118) describes the special purpose SAS/C Library functions.
SAS/C Full-Screen Support Library User's Guide,& Second Edition (order #A56124) documents the Full-Screen Support Library.
SAS/C Software Diagnostic Messages, First Edition,& Release 6.00 (order #A55184) documents the SAS/C Software diagnostic messages.
SAS/C Compiler and Library Quick Reference Guide,& First Edition, Release 6.00 (order #A55182) provides quick reference information for the SAS/C Compiler, Library, and Debugger.
SAS/C Software: Changes and Enhancements to the SAS/C& Debugger and C++ Development System, Release 6.00 (order #A55183) describes the Release 6.00 changes and enhancements that affect the SAS/C C++ Development System and the SAS/C Debugger.
SAS Technical Report C-114, A Guide for the SAS/C& Compiler Consultant (order #A59019) informs the SAS/C Software Consultant about the services provided by SAS Institute for SAS/C Compiler sites.
SAS Technical Report C-115, The Generalized Operating& System Interface for the SAS/C Compiler Run-Time System, Release 5.50 (order #A59025) describes the Generalized Operating System Interface, which lets users write routines that enable the compiler's run-time library to access operating system services.

Supplementary Documentation

The following supplementary reference documentation is also recommended:

Comer, Douglas E. (1991),Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 1: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture, Second Edition , Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Comer, Douglas E., and Stevens, David L. (1993), Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 3: Client-Server Programming and Applications, BSD Socket Version ,Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Stevens, W. Richard (1990), UNIX Network Programming , Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Zlotnick, Fred (1991), The POSIX.1 Standard: A Programmer's Guide , Redwood City, CA: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.