SOPCHAR

SOPCHAR

Changes the start-of-packet character

TELNET, EHLLAPI

Syntax
Syntax Description

Syntax

SOPCHAR character;

Syntax Description

character: specifies the start-of-packet character.

Details

The SOPCHAR statement enables you to change the start-of-packet character from the dollar sign($),which is the default, to some other ASCII character. Do not change the start-of-packet character in an attempt to resolve unusual translation problems unless directed to do so by your SAS Support Consultant.

character specifies the start-of-packet character that you select. For remote hosts that run SAS Release 5.18, a special zap must also be applied to change the remote host start-of-packet character to the same character that is specified in the SOPCHAR statement. The zap can be obtained from the Technical Support Department at SAS Institute.

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