etlplus.file.xpt

etlplus.file.xpt module.

Helpers for reading/writing SAS Transport (XPT) files.

Notes

  • A SAS Transport (XPT) file is a standardized file format used to transfer

    SAS datasets between different systems.

  • Common cases:
    • Sharing datasets between different SAS installations.

    • Archiving datasets in a platform-independent format.

    • Importing/exporting data to/from statistical software that supports XPT.

  • Rule of thumb:
    • If you need to work with XPT files, use this module for reading

      and writing.

Classes

XptFile()

Handler implementation for XPT files.