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How do I use a SAS setup file to import ASCII data?

April 26, 2017ASCII Data file import SAS Setup

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How do I use a SAS setup file to import ASCII data?

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Setup files contain the syntax or program code to read raw data (ASCII) into a statistical package. The instructions below demonstrate how to use SAS setup files in a Windows environment. These instructions assume that you have already downloaded the ASCII data and SAS setup file from the Internet. If you have a compressed version of a file, you will have to decompress it before using the setup file. Note: In order to successfully use setup files, you must know the exact location (i.e., full pathname, such as C:\My Documents\Data) and filename (e.g., da9999.txt) of the files that you obtained from ICPSR.