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doesn't sound familiar.. got a code fragment to share?
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doesn't sound familiar.. got a code fragment to share?

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Data filea;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Set FileB;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Start = ID;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Output;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If last then do;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Start= .;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Output;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; End;<br />
Run;<br />
I don't think it is that important. &nbsp;Because of the use I'd so many data steps I believe this code has been around for a while and I have not used it in any code recently.
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Data filea;
      Set FileB;
      Start = ID;
      Output;
      If last then do;
          Start= .;
           Output;
        End;
Run;
I don't think it is that important.  Because of the use I'd so many data steps I believe this code has been around for a while and I have not used it in any code recently.

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Experts,<br />
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What does the &quot;START=&quot; option do in a Data Step in SAS?
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Experts,

What does the "START=" option do in a Data Step in SAS?

START option in SAS

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.

Databases

The Statistical Analysis System (SAS) programs consist of two steps, the DATA step and the PROC step. The DATA step reads data and prepares it for use by subsequent DATA or PROC steps. A SAS procedure (PROC) is a collection of statements that execute a certain task. SAS procedures have their own statements and commands, but many are shared among procedures. JMP is the graphical user interface for SAS, and is used in applications such as Six Sigma, quality control and engineering, design of experiments and scientific research.