Date:         Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:05:14 -0700
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Subject:      Re: data step code used by Proc import
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Thanks, Howard.
It works like a charm.

"Howard Schreier <hs AT dc-sug DOT org>" wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:45:31 -0700, findu_2005@YAHOO.COM wrote:
>
> >Hello:
> >
> >I was using Proc Import to import a csv file. The importing process was
> >unsuccessful due to data errors. Now I'd like to modify the data step
> >code generated by proc import, so that I can use it to import the file
> >with no errors.
> >
> >How do I capture the data step code used by proc import?
> >I know I can use proc printto to route the log to an external file, but
> >every line of the data step code is preceded by a number.  Is there
> >anyway to get rid of those preceding line numbers?
>
> Copy and paste into the SAS editor (or enhanced editor). Hold down the ALT
> key and drag over the rows and columns containing the line numbers; delete.
>
> >
> >Thanks.