How to create and use SAS macro functions
SAS' Leonid Batkhan differentiates between SAS macro and programming languages, defines two types of SAS macros and much more.
Tag: tips & techniques
Working remotely? A list of 5 ways to spend your down time
As many of us are learning to navigate the changing world we are living in amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and as we care for our loved ones, friends, and our community, many of us now find ourselves working and studying from home much more than we did before. As an
Extending Excel with Python and SAS
Whether you like it or not, Microsoft Excel is still a big hit in the data analysis world. From small to big customers, we still see fit for daily routines such as filtering, generating plots, calculating items on ad-hoc analysis or even running statistical models. Whenever I talk to customers,
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.
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.