Moving and Accessing SAS Files across Operating Environments

Version 8 and Version 7 SAS File Compatibility

The primary differences between Version 8 and Version 7 are that Version 8 includes maintenance to Version 7 and it introduces certain SAS vertical products. Because the formats of Version 8 and Version 7 SAS files are identical, there is no recognizable difference between them. For example, Version 8 and Version 7 SAS filename extensions are the same; the filename extension for files of type DATA on UNIX hosts is .sas7bdat for Version 8 and Version 7. Furthermore, because the V8 engine and the V7 engine are identical, you can use them interchangeably when accessing either Version 8 or Version 7 files.

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