In SAS 9.xx, how do I use autoexec.sas?

You can save system variables and frequently used options in the autoexec.sas file, which is executed when SAS initializes, before any user input is accepted.

In SAS 9.xx for Windows, the installer might not automatically generate a autoexec.sas file. If it does not, you must create one manually, and then save it in the same directory as sas.exe. The following is an example of an autoexec.sas file:

By default, autoexec.sas is located in the same directory as sas.exe.

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