SORTSIZE=

SORTSIZE=

Specifies the amount of memory that is available to the SORT procedure

Valid in: configuration file, SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement, Systems Options window

Category: Sort: Procedure options

PROC OPTIONS GROUP= SORT

Syntax
Syntax Description
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Syntax

SORTSIZE=n | nK | nM | nG | MIN | MAX | hex

Syntax Description

n | nK | nM | nG: specifies the amount of memory in bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, and gigabytes, respectively. If n=0, the sort utility uses its default.
MIN: specifies the minimum amount of memory available.
MAX: specifies the maximum amount of memory available.
hex: specifies the amount of memory as a hexadecimal number. This number must be followed by an X.

Operating Environment Information: Values for MIN and MAX will vary, depending on your operating environment. For details, see the the SAS documentation for your operating environment [cautionend]

Details

Generally, the value of the SORTSIZE= system option should be less than the physical memory available to your process. If the SORT procedure needs more memory than you specify, the system creates a temporary utility file.

PERFORMANCE NOTE: Proper specification of SORTSIZE= can improve sort performance by restricting the swapping of memory that is controlled by the operating environment.

See Also

System Option:

SUMSIZE=

The SORT procedure in the SAS documentation for your operating environment

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Valid in:	configuration file, SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement, Systems Options window
Category:	Sort: Procedure options
PROC OPTIONS GROUP=	SORT