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1 Paper 188-2008 proc report : Compute Block Basics part II PracticumArthur L. CarpenterCalifornia Occidental ConsultantsABSTRACTOne of the unique features of the report procedure is the Compute Block . Unlike most other SAS procedures, PROCREPORT has the ability to modify values within a column, to insert lines of text into the report , to create columns, and tocontrol the content of a column. Through Compute blocks it is possible to use a number of SAS language elements, manyof which can otherwise only be used in the DATA step. While powerful, the Compute Block can also be complex and potentially confusing. This tutorial introduces basic computeblock concepts, statements, and usages. It discusses a few of the issues that tend to cause folks consternation when firstlearning how to use the Compute Block in PROC paper is being presented in conjunction with the Tutorial proc report : Compute Block Basics part I Tutorial(Paper 031-2008).
1 Paper 188-2008 PROC REPORT: Compute Block Basics – Part II Practicum Arthur L. Carpenter California Occidental Consultants ABSTRACT One of the unique features of the REPORT procedure is the Compute Block.
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Step-by-Step Introduction to PROC, Step-by-Step Introduction to PROC REPORT, PROC REPORT, Introduction, Report, PROC Report PROC, PROC, Step, Using the COMPUTE Block in PROC REPORT, To PROC REPORT, Understanding the SAS® DATA Step, Queries, Joins, and WHERE Clauses, By-Step Programming with Base SAS Software, By-Step Programming with Base SAS® Software