Chapter 36: The PRINTTO Procedure

Overview: PRINTTO Procedure

The PRINTTO procedure defines destinations for SAS procedure output and for the SAS log. By default, SAS procedure output and the SAS log are routed to the default procedure output file and the default SAS log file for your method of operation. See Table 36.1 on page 787. You can store the SAS log or procedure output in an external file or in a SAS catalog entry. With additional programming, you can use SAS output as input data within the same job.

Table 36.1: Default Destinations for SAS Log and Procedure Output

Method of running the SAS System	SAS log destination	Procedure output destination
windowing environment	the LOG window	the OUTPUT window
interactive line mode	the display monitor (as statements are entered)	the display monitor (as each step executes)
noninteractive mode or batch mode	depends on the host operating system	depends on the operating environment

Operating Environment Information: For information and examples specific to your operating system or environment, see the appropriate SAS Companion or technical report.