Hey!Can you tell me how to get command files for my data extracts?Thank you.

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Hey!

Can you tell me how to get SAS command files for my CPA data extracts?

Thank you.

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Once your data extract is ready, you will receive an email. That will take you to your extract request page. On this page you will be able to save the SAS command file to your computer. We have a video tutorial on opening a file in SAS that will guide you through the process.

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I didn’t have command files with my extract. Will they eventually show up, or is there a new procedure?

Thank you,

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It looks like you requested a SAS formatted dataset on your last extract. The preformatted data files do not come with command files, because they can be opened directly in SAS. The command files are available if you request a fixed-width format dataset.

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Ahhh, that makes sense. It’s been a while since I have used IPUMS. Thank you!