Technical Podcasts
Amadeus Software Podcasts cover a variety of SAS related topics, ranging from SAS language tips to best practices. Our podcasts are free to view, and you can Subscribe via iTunes.
SAS Statistical Graphics Episode 2 - Introduction to Graph Template Language (GTL)
Senior Consultant Mark Jones introduces you to the SAS Graph Template Language (GTL) which underpins all of SAS Statistical Graphics. He will also consider the SGRENDER procedure which allows you to create graphs using GTL templates.
How to Renew your SAS License
Consultant Andrew Williams explores the different methods for checking the renewal dates for your licenses. This will be followed by a demonstration on how to renew and update your SAS license, and how to then confirm that your license has been renewed.
Defining Your Own Functions with Proc FCMP
Senior Consultant Bob Newman describes how Proc FCMP can be used to define new functions in SAS 9.2. The examples demonstrated include numeric-valued functions, character-valued functions, and subroutines. The SAS Function Editor is also introduced.
SAS Statistical Graphics Episode 1 - SG Procedures
Senior Consultant Mark Jones introduces SAS/GRAPH Statistical Graphics, or "SG", procedures which will enable you to easily produce high quality data visualisations.
The majority of the techniques covered in this podcast relate to SAS version 9.2 or later.
Creating a Basic Dashboard
Principal Consultant Ian Amaranayake explores the concepts and techniques involved in building a dashboard using BI dashboard 4.2. This podcast is the first part of a series of two episodes.
Creating Spreadsheets Using the ExcelXP Tagset
Senior Consultant Andrew Beggs describes how the ExcelXP tagset can be specified as an ODS destination, in order to output reports from SAS to Excel. It covers the syntax used and demonstrates some of the many options that are available for controlling the structure and appearance of the final output.
Creating Spreadsheets Using the Excel Libname Engine
Senior Consultant Andrew Beggs describes how the Excel Libname Engine can be used to output data from SAS to Excel. It covers the syntax used and demonstrates how the technique makes use of Excel named ranges, in order to manage and control where data is written to within a spreadsheet.
Metadata Functions Part 1
Principal Consultant Elena Muriel demonstrates how to use metadata data step functions to extract information from the metadata server.
Using the Macro IN Operator
Consultant Ann White demonstrates techniques for using the macro IN operator in SAS 9.2. Watch the video now.
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Using Proc SCAPROC to Analyse the Inputs and Outputs of SAS Programs
Senior Consultant Andrew Beggs highlights and demonstrates the benefits of Proc SCAPROC log files. Watch the video now.
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Controlling SAS System Options with GETOPTION
Principal Consultant Ian Amaranayake demonstrates how to control environment options with the GETOPTION function. Watch the video now.
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Improving Performance with the SASFILE Statement
Principal Consultant Ian Amaranayake presents the performance benefits of the SASFILE statement. Watch the video now.
