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Getting Started in Communities

I need help! What do I do now?

The SAS Support Communities are here to help! First, search Communities to make sure your question hasn’t been answered already. Didn’t find the answer you needed? It’s time to make your first post in SAS Communities! Don’t worry, we have you covered. Check out these articles on posting and editing a question and getting fast, helpful answers. While you wait for SAS employees, experts, and your peers to help you, take a look at other tips and tricks for new Communities users like you!

Where should I post my questions?

• Regardless of whether you are a new SAS user or a SAS Certified Professional, try searching our archive of previously answered questions! If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can easily post your question and receive a detailed answer from a SAS expert!
• If your questions are specific to SAS academic software, you can find everything you need in the SAS Software for Learning Community!
• If you’re taking a SAS course, take a look at our course-specific forums:
  • Base Programming
  • Advanced Programming

How can I contact someone for help?

There are a few simple ways to get help:

1. A keyword search on the SAS Communities homepage or even a Google search will quickly tell you whether your topic has been addressed in the SAS Support Communities. If your question is completely unique (good for you!), then you can easily post it to our forum. A dropdown menu will help you decide which forum it should go to.
2. Chat with a Customer Engagement Agent by clicking the gray and white chat icon in the lower-right corner of this page. It looks like this!
3. You can also send an email directly to the Contact Center.

 

Resources for Students

Do students get free access to software?

Yes! SAS believes in helping students increase their data literacy at no cost. If you have an academic email address, you can access SAS academic software for free!

• For SAS Viya for Learners:
  • If you do not have an account, start here!
  • Already have an account? Log in here!
  • Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to getting started.
• For SAS Viya Workbench for Learners:
  • If you do not have an account, start here!
  • Already have an account? Log in here!
  • Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to getting started.

Do students get access to free training?

Yes! SAS also provides you all the resources you need to become a savvy SAS User! Sign up with your academic email and access powerful e-learning, in-person training, and many video tutorials! For a robust and engaging e-learning experience, head to SAS Skill Builder for Students. Inside this learning environment, you will find free online courses, student discounts, and certification prep. You’ll also find indispensable resources like the SAS Base Programming Reference Sheet. Click on the image to the right to download this must-have resource! Browse our library of detailed video tutorials here. For hands-on training, a SAS academic workshop may be right for you! If you are a North American student, check out the workshops open to students here. If you are a student outside North America, check out SAS Skill Builder for Students to find offerings in your region!

Click here to download the SAS Base Programming Reference Sheet!

I’m considering a SAS Certification. What resources are available to me?

If you’re considering a SAS Certification, you may have questions. Start here! We want your certification journey to be as smooth as possible, so we have an abundance of resources available:

• Prepare for certification using the ultimate study guide, a Certification Pathway in SAS Skill Builder for Students! A Certification Pathway is a curated sequence of courses and hands-on training that ensure you’ll ace that exam!
• A practice run is always a good idea. You can test your knowledge ahead of time with free practice certification exams!
• Learn what to expect and get expert help with free certification webinars!
• Students can take global certification exams for US$75* after registering for SAS Skill Builder for Students. Discount vouchers must be requested before exam registration. Learn how to request your discount voucher here!
  

  *This discount is not available in China, Taiwan or India. Please email the country office in China, Taiwan, or India to inquire about other discounts or promotions that may apply. Students in Japan, please contact your local SAS office to inquire about discounted certification exams.

• Want to know how the pros prepare for their exams? Here are 4 tips to prep for your SAS Certification exam.

How can I use SAS in my career?

As you become familiar with the countless applications of SAS software, you might get #curious about ways to use #SASatWork.

• The analytics industry has a broad range of career opportunities. Learn about some of them here!
• More than 143,000 job postings listed SAS as a desired skill in 2021 (Lightcast). Register for SAS Skill Builder for Students to develop your SAS skills and start building your data-driven future.

• As you build SAS skill, don’t forget to add digital badges to your résumé! Learn how they can help you find jobs that closely align with your skill set here. Be sure to opt into the SAS certification and skills directory so that employers can find you and connect about career opportunities!
• It’s easy to find employers who want SAS skills. Learn how to help employers find you!
• Are you interested in working at SAS and living the #saslife?
• Browse full-time careers at SAS!
• If you are pursuing a college degree, you should check out the world-class internships and co-ops at SAS!

 

Resources for Independent Learners

Do independent learners get free access to SAS software?

Yes! Using SAS OnDemand for Academics, independent learners can easily start their data analytics journey for free.

• If you do not have an account, you can request it here!
• Already have an account? Log in here!
• Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to getting started.

Is there any training that independent learners can access for free?

Yes! SAS has you covered. Although some of our offerings have costs associated with them, our complimentary courses and free trials will help get you started on your analytics adventure.

• Learn how you can upgrade your skills with free access to foundational courses like Programming 1 and Statistics 1.
• Begin a free trial of the SAS Learning Subscription.
• Browse our library of detailed video tutorials here.

I'm thinking about becoming SAS Certified. What resources are available to me?

If you’re considering a SAS Certification, you may have questions. Start here! We want your certification journey to be as smooth as possible, so we have an abundance of resources available:

• A practice run is always a good idea. You can test your knowledge ahead of time with free practice certification exams!
• Check out our current certification discounts and promotions here!
• Learn what to expect and get expert help with free certification webinars!
• Want to know how the pros prepare for their exams? Here are 4 tips to prep for your SAS Certification exam.

How can learning SAS benefit my career?

As you become familiar with the countless applications of SAS software, you might get #curious about ways to use #SASatWork.

• The analytics industry has a broad range of career opportunities and more than 143,000 job postings listed SAS as a desired skill in 2021 (Lightcast). Learn more here!
• As you build SAS skill, don’t forget to add digital badges to your résumé! Learn how they can help you find jobs that closely align with your skill set here. Be sure to opt into the SAS certification and skills directory so that employers can find you and connect about career opportunities!
• It’s easy to find employers who want SAS skills. Learn how to help employers find you!
• Ever wondered how to build your professional network? Learn how!
• Are you interested in working at SAS and living the #saslife?
• Browse full-time careers at SAS!
• If you are looking to enter into the data analytics industry, check out our Early Career Programs!

[Allihaveneed892]

Here i Need a solution for below problem. i need output should be like 25.45 only that to be by using string functions.

data ex1 ;

mynumber=25.45789;

[BeverlyBrown]

Hi @Allihaveneed892, please post your question on one of our forums, like the New SAS Users or Programming communities. Experts who can help you are monitoring those forums.

[MayurJadhav]

Hi @Pivot_e ,

The below code might help you. But I'd recommend to post this question on other forums, like the New SAS Users or Programming communities. Also provide some more details about input data set. 

proc sql;
create table new_dataset as select *,
	CASE WHEN disease_code between 000 and 100 THEN 1
			ELSE 0 END as Dx_G1 ,
	CASE WHEN disease_code between 101 and 200 THEN 1
			ELSE 0 END as Dx_G2 ,			
	CASE WHEN disease_code between 201 and 300 THEN 1
			ELSE 0 END as Dx_G3 
		
from input_dataset;
quit;

@MayurJadhav 

[Pivot_e]

Many thanks  @MayurJadhav .

I have posted it on New SAS Users.

I will as well try this

[Pivot_e]

@MayurJadhav . Please note for instance the Dx_G1 should check three variables  (disease_code1, disease_code2, diseases_code3) if there are codes 000 to 100 and then generate Dx_G1 as 1

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