If reading a variable length file with fixed input, how
would you prevent SAS from reading the next record if the
last variable didn?t have a value?
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Answer / ade
Use the MISSOVER keyword; it forces SAS to put either a
blank or a period for the missing variable before continuing
to the next record.
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Answer / ade
Use the MISSOVER keyword; it forces SAS to put either a
blank or a period for the missing variable before continuing
to the next record.
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Answer / ganesh
In my view Missover is the right option to prevent sas form
reading the next record if last variable didn,t have a
value.
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Answer / suresh
Use the MISSOVER keyword;
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