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How to create DATA step operators that aren't in the Macro Language.

Dynamically determine the creation date and last modified date for an external file.

SAS Enterprise Guide opens data using table-level locking



News from the Blogosphere
In each edition of ITK, I'll take you through some of the interesting websites, blogs and podcasts in the extended SAS world.
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SAS® Forum UK 2007
The perfect opportunity to hear the current news from the world of SAS, learn from the experiences and achievements of leading UK companies and address specific questions about SAS software directly to our experts.
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Dear Readers,

Welcome to Issue 27 of In the Know (ITK). ITK brings you news, tips, special offers and information from the world of SAS®.

You can discover more about SAS® Visual BI in our News section. If you can't find that manual you're after, or you'd like to explore our range of books, now you can using Google book search.

Ever popular, our friends in Customer Support give you some hints and tips in the 'Top Tips' section.

You can also find out about forthcoming events and courses. I'll be at the 'Technical Event for SAS Practioners' on 29th June in London. This event will include papers on SAS technology from technical experts in the field. You can find out more on www.technical-event.co.uk.

New to ITK comes 'News from the Blogosphere' - access the SAS wiki, download a podcast using iTunes, you can even find out how to solve that Sudoku puzzle using SAS® Enterprise Guide®.

Finally, I'd like to hear your thoughts about ITK. What would you like to read more or less about? Have you got any interesting stories or tips you'd like to share?

Drop me a line at Philip.Male@suk.sas.com.

Phil Male,
Editor, In The Know

 

SAS Launches Visual BI
SAS® Visual BI, powered by JMP® software, marries rich, interactive visualisation capabilities with SAS' powerful analytics and integrated business intelligence platform. Available as an add-on for SAS® Enterprise BI Server, SAS Visual BI provides yet another way for you to interact with information, visually and dynamically.
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Can't find that manual? Google it!
Take a look at this brand new service – the Google Book Search. The Google Book Search allows you to search the complete text of SAS Publishing books directly from within our online catalogue. You can see search results and view book excerpts through a customised Google-hosted service that maintains the look and feel of our web site.
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