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Understanding DATA Step Processing
Execution Phase


Next, the data in columns 15-19 are read and assigned to IDnum in the program data vector.
     data perm.update;
        infile invent;
        input Item $ 1-13 IDnum $ 15-19
              Instock 21-22 BackOrd 24-25;
        Total=instock+backord;
     run;

Raw Data File Invent
1---+----10---+----V0---+-
Bird Feeder   LG088 3 20 
6 Glass Mugs  SB082  6 12 
Glass Tray    BQ049 12  6 
Padded Hangrs MN256 15 20 
Jewelry Box   AJ498 23  0 
Red Apron     AQ072  9 12 
Crystal Vase  AQ672 27  0 
Picnic Basket LS930 21  0 
Brass Clock   AN910  2 10 


Columns 15-19 Are Read


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