Creating and Using File Shortcuts

Working in the SAS Environment

Creating and Using File Shortcuts

You've seen that the Explorer window gives you access to your SAS files. You can also create a file shortcut to an external file. For example, if you use certain SAS programs often, you can create file shortcuts to those programs. You can open, browse, and submit a file using a file shortcut.

File shortcuts are stored in the File Shortcuts folder in the Explorer window, and they last for the duration of your SAS session.

File shortcuts

If you have used SAS software before, a file shortcut is the same as a file reference or fileref.