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IMPORT SAS FILE
Category: Import / File
Description
This action imports a dataset from a .sas7bdat file. Column names can optionally be replaced with column labels (where available).
Action settings
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Load file* | Fully-qualified file name of the dataset (includes relative or absolute path). |
| Use column labels instead of names (where possible) | For fields that have column labels assigned, use the labels instead of the names for column headers in the imported dataset. |
| Load all columns | This option imports all columns in the SAS file. |
| Load only selected columns | This option allows you to select which columns to import. A list of columns found in the file will be presented for you to select. |
* Setting can be specified using a parameter.
Remarks
This action is using an unofficial, open-source library therefore full compatibility is not guaranteed.
This action can import multiple files. See Importing Multiple Files for more information.
Shortcuts
Fast ways to create the action:
- Press the "Add data" menu button. Pick "Import file" or "Import multiple files".
- Drag a SAS file into the application window. Supported file extensions: .sas7bdat
- Drag a folder with SAS files into the application window.