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_LAST_=

_LAST_=



Specifies the most recently created data set

Valid in: configuration file, SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement, Systems Options window
Category: Files: SAS files
PROC OPTIONS GROUP= SASFILES


Syntax
Syntax Description
Details

Syntax

_LAST_=SAS-data-set

Syntax Description

SAS-data-set
specifies any SAS data set name.
Restriction: No data set options are allowed.
Restriction: You can specify the SAS data set only as a valid SAS one or two-level name, not as an actual filename enclosed in quotes.


Details

By default, SAS automatically keeps track of the most recently created SAS data set. Use the _LAST_= system option to override the default.

_LAST_= is not allowed with data set options.

Operating Environment Information:   The syntax that is shown here applies to the OPTIONS statement. On the command line or in a configuration file, the syntax is specific to your operating environment. For details, see the SAS documentation for your operating environment.  [cautionend]


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