mp_csv2ds.sas File Reference

Efficient import of arbitrary CSV using a dataset as template. More...

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Detailed Description

Used to import relevant columns from a large CSV using a dataset to provide the types and lengths. Assumes that a header row is provided, and datarows start on line 2. Extra columns in both the CSV and base dataset are ignored.

Usage:

filename mycsv temp;
data _null_;
  file mycsv;
  put 'name,age,nickname';
  put 'John,48,Jonny';
  put 'Jennifer,23,Jen';
run;

%mp_csv2ds(inref=mycsv,outds=myds,baseds=sashelp.class)

Parameters

inref=	fileref to the CSV
outds=	output ds (lib.ds format)
view=	Set to YES or NO to determine whether the output should be a view or not. Default is NO (not a view).
baseds=	Template dataset on which to create the input statement. Is used to determine types, lengths, and any informats.

Version

9.2

Author

Allan Bowe

SAS Macros

• mp_abort.sas
• mf_existds.sas

Definition in file mp_csv2ds.sas.