Chapter 14: Using the Output Delivery System

Overview

In the latest version of SAS software, all SAS/STAT procedures use the Output Delivery System (ODS) to manage their output. This includes managing the form in which the output appears as well as its organization and format. The default for SAS/STAT procedures is to produce the usual SAS listing file. However, by using the features of the Output Delivery System, you can make changes to the format and appearance of your SAS output. For example, you can

• display your output in hypertext markup language (HTML)

• display your output in Rich Text Format (RTF), PDF, or PostScript

• create SAS data sets directly from output tables

• select or exclude individual output objects

• customize the layout, format, and headers of your output

ODS features can provide you with a powerful tool for managing your output. This chapter provides background material and illustrates typical applications of ODS with SAS/STAT software.

For complete documentation on the Output Delivery System, refer to the SAS Output Delivery System User's Guide .