Chapter 2: The ODS DOCUMENT Destination

Introduction

Convention

What Is the Output Delivery System (ODS)?

Definition of the ODS Destination

ODS without the Document Facility

ODS with the DOCUMENT Destination

Role of the DOCUMENT Procedure

Reasons to Use the Document

Naming ODS Output

The ODS TRACE Statement

Determining the Directory Where ODS Output Is Stored

Implementation Details of the Item Store

Controlling Output Using SELECT and EXCLUDE Lists

Summary

Introduction

The quick-start guide in Chapter 1 provided an overview of the entire process of storing and replaying ODS output. In the following chapters, the goal is to go into more detail about each part of the process, in order to help you use the features of the ODS Document Facility more ...

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