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PRINTINIT

PRINTINIT


Initializes the SAS print file

Valid in: configuration file, SAS invocation
Category: Log and procedure output control: Procedure output
PROC OPTIONS GROUP= LISTCONTROL

Syntax
Syntax Description
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Syntax

PRINTINIT | NOPRINTINIT

Syntax Description

PRINTINIT
empties the SAS output file and resets the file attributes upon initialization.
Tip: Specifying PRINTINIT causes the SAS output file to be emptied even when output is not generated.

NOPRINTINIT
preserves the existing output file if no new output is generated. This is the default.
Tip: Specifying NOPRINTINIT causes the SAS output file to be overwritten only when new output is generated.

Details

Operating Environment Information:   The behavior of the PRINTINIT system option depends on your operating environment. For additional information, see the SAS documentation for your operating environment.  [cautionend]


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