Tip 128 28/04/2005 14:20:00
Create datasets which don't show up in file listings
If you name a SAS dataset starting with "_to" or "_tf" then they will not
appear in the following places:
- Proc Datasets
- Proc contents
- Libname window
- SAS Explorer window
This can be a useful technique to use if you want to create a "hidden"
dataset - but beware as using Proc Datasets on one of these files can
produce errors. Read the technical support note for more information ...
http://support.sas.com/techsup/unotes/SN/004/004367.html
Sample Code
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data _top ;
set sashelp.class ;
run ;
Tested under SAS 9.1.3 & Windows XP Professional
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