Here is how to direct the SAS LOG file and or SAS Output to a seperate file.
Approach 1: Using Display Manager Statements;
filename log 'C:\temp\logfile.log';
filename out 'C:\temp\output.lst';
*Select only male students and age less than 16;
proc sql;
create table males as
select age, height, weight
from sashelp.class
where sex='M' and age lt 16
order by age;
quit;
*Get the descriptive statistics for height variable by age;
proc means data=males ;
by age;
var height;
output out=htstats mean=mean n=n std=sd median=med min=min max=max;
run;
DM 'OUT;FILE OUT REP;';
DM 'LOG;FILE LOG REP;';
Information about Display Manager Commands:
DEXPORT and DIMPORT: DISPLAY MANAGER commands used to IMPORT and EXPORT the Tab delimited (Excel and .CSV) files;
SAS Display Manager Commands
Approach 2: Using Proc PRINTTO procedure;
Refer: How to save the log file or what is PROC PRINTTO procedure
('’)
Welcome to StudySAS, your ultimate guide to clinical data management using SAS. We cover essential topics like SDTM, CDISC standards, and Define.XML, alongside advanced PROC SQL and SAS Macros techniques. Whether you're enhancing your programming efficiency or ensuring compliance with industry standards, StudySAS offers practical tips and insights to elevate your clinical research expertise. Join us and stay ahead in the evolving world of clinical data.
Discover More Tips and Techniques on This Blog
Disclosure:
In the spirit of transparency and innovation, I want to share that some of the content on this blog is generated with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. While I use this tool to help brainstorm ideas and draft content, every post is carefully reviewed, edited, and personalized by me to ensure it aligns with my voice, values, and the needs of my readers.
My goal is to provide you with accurate, valuable, and engaging content, and I believe that using AI as a creative aid helps achieve that. If you have any questions or feedback about this approach, feel free to reach out. Your trust and satisfaction are my top priorities.