TAPECLOSE

TAPECLOSE

Specifies the default CLOSE disposition when reading and writing a SAS data library on tape

Default: REREAD

Valid in: SAS invocation, SASV8_OPTIONS environment variable, configuration file, OPTIONS statement, System Options window

UNIX specifics: all

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Syntax

-TAPECLOSE disposition

TAPECLOSE=disposition

Details

Disposition can be one of the following values:

REREAD: rewind to the beginning of this file when it is closed. This is the default.
REWIND: rewind to the beginning of the tape after closing each member.
LEAVE: perform no tape positioning when you close a member.
FREE: rewind and dismount the tape when the next member is closed.

See Also

SAS Language Reference: Dictionary

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Default:	REREAD
Valid in:	SAS invocation, SASV8_OPTIONS environment variable, configuration file, OPTIONS statement, System Options window
UNIX specifics:	all