SAS Companion for the Microsoft Windows Environment

Using Version 8 SAS Files with Previous Releases

It is possible to move SAS files between your Version 8 SAS session under Windows and Release 6.08 through Release 6.12 of the SAS System under Windows using the CPORT and CIMPORT procedures.

Note: When you transport Version 8 files to previous releases, Version 8 features will not be available from the transport file [cautionend]

For information about PROC CPORT, PROC CIMPORT, and about back-porting SAS/AF applications, see SAS Procedures Guide. For more information about back-porting SAS/EIS applications, see the SAS online Help for SAS/EIS. For more information about transporting files in general, see Moving and Accessing SAS Files across Operating Environments.

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