Myujth

here is a raw data file that I created using the program below.
I would like to know how to put the column grids (I am not sure what it is called so excuse me for using this name if incorrect)

that looks like

----|---10----|---20---

?

I am guessing that there should be an option that I can use but I could not find one in my text book (the text book shows as if the column grids are there by default)
I appreciate your help.

data a;
input name$ id age;
cards;
Ruth 39 11
Jose 32 22
Sue 30 33
John 40 44
;
run;

data _null_;
set a;
file 'C:UsersstardustDesktopemployee';
put name 1-4 id 6-7 age 9-10;
run;

I believe the "----|---10----|---20---" is just used as a teaching tool and is not an option or something that's done in practice.

In any case here's how you would do it. You could use the Macro system and macro this out, but I hard coded it.

data a;
input name$ id age;
cards;
Ruth 39 11
Jose 32 22
Sue 30 33
John 40 44
;
run;

data _null_;
set a;
file 'C:UsersstardustDesktopemployee';
If _N_ = 1 then do;
Put "----|---10----|---20---";
end;
put name 1-4 id 6-7 age 9-10;
run;

Good luck in your class.

Perhaps you are looking for a way to examine your file?

Try using the LIST statement.

data _null_;
 infile 'C:UsersstardustDesktopemployee';
 input;
 list;
run;

A COLS line is known as a ruler line in other editors. This line is a user interface feature that is not kept during save or submit actions. As a UI feature you can not even copy the line into the clipboard buffer.

Add a comment line to your source that contains the ruler line.

data a;
input name$ id age;
* 3456789.123456789.1234567890.123456789.123456789. ;
cards;
Ruth 39 11
Jose 32 22
Sue 30 33
John 40 44
;
run;

Other rulers as source code comments

/* 456789.123456789.1234567890.123456789.123456789. */
%* 456789.123456789.1234567890.123456789.123456789. ;
* --|----10---|----20---|----30---|----40---|----50---| ;
%* -|----10---|----20---|----30---|----40---|----50---| ;
/*--|----10---|----20---|----30---|----40---|----50---| */

The comment can not be part of datalines interior.

In the enhanced editor you can use menu Tools / Add abbreviation to configure a phrase, that when typed, raises an IntelliSense style popup containing the ruler to be inserted.