Chapter 4: Introduction to ODS Language Statements

Definition of ODS Statements

ODS statements provide greater flexibility in generating, storing, and reproducing SAS procedure and DATA step output. You can use the ODS statements to control different features of the Output Delivery System. ODS statements can be used anywhere in your SAS program. Some ODS statements remain in effect until you explicitly change them. Others are automatically cleared at particular times (see the documentation for individual statements).