Learning SAS by Example

Chapter 3: Reading Raw Data from External Files

3.1  Introduction

3.2  Reading Data Values Separated by Blanks

3.3  Specifying Missing Values with List Input

3.4  Reading Data Values Separated by Commas (CSV Files)

3.5  Using an alternative Method to Specify an External File

3.6  Reading Data Values Separated by Delimiters Other Than Blanks or Commas

3.7  Placing Data Lines Directly in Your Program (the DATALINES Statement)

3.8  Specifying INFILE Options with the DATALINES Statement

3.9  Reading Raw Data from Fixed Columns—Method 1: Column Input

3.10  Reading Raw Data from Fixed Columns—Method 2: Formatted Input

3.11  Using a FORMAT Statement in a DATA Step versus in a Procedure

3.12  Using Informats with List Input

3.13  Supplying an INFORMAT ...