Note: some people have reporting problems trying to import the file I shared. I've created an expanded definition file that includes more SAS keywords (many, many more!) - you can grab that from my GitHub repo here (be sure to copy/save the "raw" view of the file as XML, then import that into Notepad++). You can download new language definitions files from here - follow the instructions on the page to have your Notepad++ recognize them. It's simple to "teach" Notepad++ to recognize the keywords from SAS and other languages. Adding SAS syntax color coding to Notepad++ When you select it, Notepad++ will launch SAS, run your program in batch, and direct the output to the same folder where the program is stored. Optionally, assign a shortcut key to the action, and name it "Run program file in SAS" (or whatever you want). The command options use some Notepad++ environment variables to direct the SAS log and listing output to the same path as the SAS program file. You might need to adjust the SAS.EXE path for your install. print "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)\$(NAME_PART).lst"Īll on one line. sysin "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)" -log "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)\$(NAME_PART).log" "C:\Program Files\SASHome\SASFoundation\9.4\sas.exe" In the program to run field, enter this command: Note: These steps assume that the SAS program is open in Notepad++ and is saved in a file. Here's how to add a command to run a SAS program, if you have SAS for Windows installed.
You can add new program actions to the Run menu in Notepad++. Repeat this step for SAS program logs (.LOG files) and listing output (.LST files) if you want. ► In this menu, select Notepad++ and check the "Always use this app" checkbox. ► You might see Notepad++ in the menu, but don't select it, Instead, select Choose another app. SAS file (SAS program), and select Open with. In Windows Explorer, right-click (or SHIFT+right-click depending on your setup) on a. You accomplish this in the usual way with Windows. That's one reason that it's one of the first tools that I install on any new PC I get my hands on! 1. You can download Notepad++ for Windows from here - you can use it for free, no cost. In this post, I'll share the steps for turning Notepad++ into a more useful home for SAS programs. Judging from the popularity of this SAS Support Communities discussion, I'm not alone. However, my favorite general purpose text editor is Notepad++, and I often find myself using that tool for viewing SAS log files and for making small modifications to SAS programs. News flash: My favorite SAS code editor is SAS Enterprise Guide.
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