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SAS 9.4 Language Reference, Second Edition
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SAS 9.4 Language Reference, Second Edition

by SAS Institute
December 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
824 pages
24h 21m
English
SAS Institute
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Extending the Observation Count for a 32-Bit SAS
Data File
Definition of Extended Observation Count
An extended observation count is an attribute of a SAS data file that counts observations
beyond the 32-bit long integer maximum. In SAS 9.4, when you create an output 32-bit
SAS data file, the resulting enhanced file format behaves like a 64-bit file regarding
counters. A SAS data file with an extended observation count, however, is incompatible
with releases prior to SAS 9.3.
For more information about the maximum observation count, see “Understanding the
Observation Count in a SAS Data File” on page 582.
Understanding the Extended Observation Count ...
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