How to change default file save directory

[lijason]

I am new in SAS. I think the SAS is installed in our server somewhere. But my workspace is in drive D. However, every time when I tried to open or save a file, the dialog annoyingly shows a directory deep inside C drive. Could anyone tell me how to set my own default open/save file location? thanks.

Jason

 

[MatthiasB]

Hi Jason,

I assume you want to store datastep code from the program editor, e.g. via dlgsa command. The default directory is set in the SAS config as parameter SASUSER. I am using SAS 8e on my machine, installed locally, OS is a German Windows version, therefore the directory "Eigene Dateien" (means personal files). Near top of the file SASv8.CFG you'll spot a line similar to this:

-SASUSER "C:\WINDOWS\Profiles\account\Eigene Dateien\My SAS Files\V8\"

This is what needs changing. When you have that installed on your network drive (it is in the same dir as the SAS executable), you should copy it locally and edit it to not annoy other users. When starting SAS you have to supply the new config as a startup parameter, e.g.:

"C:\Programme\SAS\V8\sas.exe" -CONFIG "C:\MySetup\SASV8.CFG"

That should do it - haven't tested, late here in Germany now ;-)

Cheers,
Matthias