The ODS PDF statement is a powerful tool within the Output Delivery System (ODS) for generating high-quality PDF documents directly from your data analysis and reports. It allows you to transform your statistical outputs, graphs, and custom text into a portable and widely accessible format.
Understanding ODS PDF Fundamentals
To effectively use ODS PDF, it's essential to grasp its basic operation:
- Purpose:
ODS PDFenables the creation of Portable Document Format (PDF) files that contain the results generated by various SAS procedures and data steps. This output can encompass tables, graphs, and textual reports, all formatted according to your specifications. - Initiating PDF Generation: When you use the
ODS PDFstatement without specifying any particular action or options, it initiates the PDF destination. This means it opens the PDF output stream and begins the process of creating your PDF document. - Finalizing the Document: Just as you open a destination, you must also close it. This
