Using an ICPSR setup

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Using an ICPSR set-up file to create a
SAS dataset.
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Drag and drop the files to desktop.
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Open the set-up file.
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Locate the INFILE command.
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Select and display the data files property box.
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Edit the INFILE command.
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Copy and paste data files location into INFILE.
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Copy and paste data files name into INFILE.
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Edit PROC FORMAT statement.
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Edit PROC FORMAT statement ending.
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In the DATA STEP, go to the SAS Format statement.
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Insure that the RUN command is present.
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Click on RUN. Then select SUBMIT.
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To save work, a new library is needed.
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Create the new library on jump drive.
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Name the library in a descriptive manner.
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New library is available in Explorer.
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Save the edited set-up file.
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Save files using Save As function.
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From TREE view, drag and drop Formats to new
library.
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To open the dataset, launch SAS from START menu.
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Reinitialize library on jump drive.
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Rename library on jump drive.
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Move Formats to Work library.
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New library is available in Explorer.