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SAS data libraries

The SAS data libraries setup item enables you to assign, list, and de-assign librefs. For more information, see the "Setting Up SAS Files" chapter in Getting Started with the SAS System Using SAS/ASSIST Software.

Assign maps

The Assign maps setup item opens the Map Data Set Libref window, enabling you to assign the MAPS libref to a SAS data library of your choosing. The Maps task searches this library for SAS/GRAPH map tables to generate map reports.

Assign format libref

The Assign format libref setup item opens the Assign Libref window, which enables you to assign the LIBRARY libref to a SAS data library of your choosing. The SAS System searches this library for permanently-stored user-defined formats. For more information on defining and storing formats, refer to Creating a Format and "The FORMAT Procedure in SAS Procedures Guide.

External files

The External files setup item enables you to assign, list, and de-assign filerefs, and to browse external files. For more information, see Browsing an External File. External files is also described in Batch Processing with the Result Manager (OS/390 Only).

Sort a table

The Sort a table setup item opens the SAS/ASSIST Sort a Table window. For more information on the Sort a Table window, see the "Sorting Data" chapter in Getting Started with the SAS System Using SAS/ASSIST Software.

Sample tables

The Sample tables setup item enables you to create, delete, edit, and browse the SAS/ASSIST sample tables. For more information, see the "Using the SAS System and SAS/ASSIST Software" chapter in Getting Started with the SAS System Using SAS/ASSIST Software.

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