SAS 9.1 Language Reference Concepts
The destination of your output depends on
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the operating environment
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the setting of SAS system options
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whether you use ODS
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the method of running SAS.
There are several ways to route SAS output to a destination other than the default destination. You can route the output to your terminal, to an external file, or directly to a printer. If you use ODS, you can route output to a data set for most procedures.
Operating Environment Information: See the SAS documentation for your operating environment for specific information.
The following table shows the default destination of SAS output for each method of operation.
| Method of Running SAS | Destination of SAS Output |
|---|---|
| windowing mode (Explorer window) | the Log window or the output window |
| interactive line mode | the terminal display (as statements are entered) |
| noninteractive mode | depends on the operating environment |
| batch mode | depends on the operating environment |
Operating Environment Information: The default destination for SAS output is specific to your operating environment. For specific information, see the SAS documentation for your operating environment.