An external file is a file created and
maintained in your host operating environment. External files contain data
or text, such as
SAS software can use external files, but they are not managed by SAS software. A file shortcut (or fileref) is an optional name used to identify an external file to SAS software. The file shortcut lasts only the duration of your SAS session. |
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