Automating SAS variable labels creation
SAS' Leonid Batkhan shows you how to automate creation of SAS variable labels so tables and reports are easier to read.
Tag: tips & techniques
Shifting a date by a given number of workdays
This blog post demonstrates process and SAS coding techniques to shift dates by a given number of workdays accounting for weekends and holidays.
Make the most of SAS Global Forum with the session catalog
When I attend a conference, one of the first things I do is look at the agenda. This gives me a good overview of how my time will be spent. The next thing I do is find the detailed breakdown of sessions, so I can start building out my own
How to compare SAS data tables for common/uncommon columns
SAS' Leonid Batkhan shows you how to compare SAS data sets that include common and uncommon columns. You'll learn how to check mark commonalities and color-code differences in data tables side-by-side columns and add a comments field to see greater detail.
Gifts to give the SAS fan in your life
If you’re like me, you struggle to buy gifts. Most folks in my inner circle already have everything they need and most of what they want. Most folks, that is, except the tech-lovers. That’s because there’s always something new on the horizon. There’s always a new gadget or program. Or
How to create checklist tables in SAS®
Leonid Batkhan shows you easy ways to create a checklist table in SAS software.
The Little SAS Book 6.0: The best-selling SAS book gets even better
Find out about the changes and enhancements to the best-selling book, The Little SAS Book.
Top 8 Global English Guidelines
The SAS Global Forum 2020 call for content is open until Sept. 30, 2019. Are you thinking of submitting a paper? If so, we have a few tips adapted from The Global English Style Guide that will help your paper shine. By following Global English guidelines, your writing will be
A DATA step compiler trick to get the record count
Years ago I saw a line of SAS code that was really puzzling. It was a statement that started with: if 0 then … ; What? This was a statement that would always be evaluated as false. Why would anyone write such a statement? Recently, I was discussing with a
Summer reading – Book recommendations from SAS Press authors
One of my favorite parts of summer is a relaxing weekend by the pool. Summer is the time I get to finally catch up on my reading list, which has been building over the year. So, if expanding your knowledge is a goal of yours this summer, SAS Press has