Reading Multiple Records in Sequential Order (3)

Creating a Single Observation from Multiple Records

Reading Multiple Records in Sequential Order

DATA Step Processing of Multiple Records in Sequential Order

Now that you've learned the basics of using the / line pointer control, you can view the DATA step processing of multiple records in sequential order.

Select buttons below to view a series of graphics depicting DATA step processing of multiple records in sequential order.

After the data set is complete, PROC PRINT output for Perm.Members shows that a single observation contains the complete information for each member.
proc print data=perm.members; run;

Obs Fname Lname Address
City
State
Zip

1 LEE ATHNOS
1215 RAINTREE CIRCLE
PHOENIX AZ 85044

2 HEIDIE BAKER
1751 DIEHL ROAD
VIENNA VA 22124

3 MYRON BARKER
131 DONERAIL DRIVE
ATLANTA GA 30363

4 JOYCE BENEFIT
85 MAPLE AVENUE
MENLO PARK CA 94025

Obs	Fname	Lname	Address	City	State	Zip
1	LEE	ATHNOS	1215 RAINTREE CIRCLE	PHOENIX	AZ	85044
2	HEIDIE	BAKER	1751 DIEHL ROAD	VIENNA	VA	22124
3	MYRON	BARKER	131 DONERAIL DRIVE	ATLANTA	GA	30363
4	JOYCE	BENEFIT	85 MAPLE AVENUE	MENLO PARK	CA	94025