In reply to Chris Hemedinger.

Chris,

Yes, I thought of just reading in the csv file and writing it back out with a PUT _INFILE_ with an OBS = 500 so as to subset the data. I might be able to do it even faster in UNIX with HEAD -500 my_file.csv > new_file.csv.

Using either method to subset, I'd then download the subset and generate a detailed DATA step using SAS Enterprise Guide. It's just a bit of fiddling and a number of manual steps.

Now, say a certain leading software company were in the process of developing a fantastic new version of their Enterprise Guide software and that company decided to add a little check box like:
[] Generate code but do not upload data
or something along those lines, wouldn't that be a great idea (hint, hint)? :)

Jim