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BUFNO=

BUFNO=



Specifies the number of buffers for processing a SAS data set

Valid as: data set option, SAS system option
Engines: BASE, V8, V7, V6, TAPE, V6TAPE, V7TAPE, V8TAPE
Default: 1
UNIX specifics: default value


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Syntax

BUFNO=number-of-buffers


Details

The BUFNO= data set option specifies the number of buffers to be allocated for processing a SAS data set. The buffer number is not a permanent attribute of the data set and is valid only for the current SAS session or job.

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