4.13. Changing the Result Type of Queries

When you run a query using the Query Builder, you have a choice about the type of result the query produces. A query can produce a SAS data table, an HTML report, or a SAS data view. A SAS data view is similar to a SAS data table, except it does not contain any data. Instead, SAS data views contain information about where to find the data.

Setting the Default Result Type

When you first install SAS Enterprise Guide, the default result type for queries is a data table. But you can change the default result type in the Options window. Open the Options window by selecting Tools Options from the menu bar. ...

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