Multilayered Rows for SAS Proc Report: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Sophisticated Reports

Are you tired of creating reports that look like they were designed in the Stone Age? Do you want to take your SAS Proc Report skills to the next level and create reports that are both informative and visually stunning? Look no further! In this article, we’ll explore the magical world of multilayered rows and show you how to create reports that will make your colleagues green with envy.

What Are Multilayered Rows, Anyway?

Multilayered rows are a feature in SAS Proc Report that allows you to create complex report layouts with multiple rows and columns. It’s like building with Legos, but instead of blocks, you’re working with rows and columns of data! With multilayered rows, you can create reports that have multiple levels of detail, making it easier to analyze and present complex data.

Why Do I Need Multilayered Rows?

Let’s face it, most reports are boring. They’re just a bunch of tables and charts slapped together with no thought to design or aesthetics. But with multilayered rows, you can create reports that are both functional and beautiful. Imagine being able to:

• Create reports with multiple levels of detail, making it easier to analyze complex data
• Highlight important information with colorful headers and footers
• Add images, logos, and other visual elements to make your reports pop
• Use conditional formatting to highlight trends and patterns in the data

The possibilities are endless with multilayered rows! So, let’s dive in and learn how to create these bad boys.

Step 1: Prepare Your Data

Before you can start building your multilayered rows, you need to prepare your data. This involves:

1. Creating a datasets with the desired variables
2. Sorting the data in the desired order
3. Removing any unnecessary or duplicate records

For this example, let’s assume we have a dataset called “sales_data” with the following variables: region, product, sales, and quarter.

proc sort data=sales_data;
  by region product quarter;
run;

Step 2: Define Your Report Layout

Now that your data is prepped, it’s time to define your report layout. This involves:

1. Defining the report structure using the COL statement
2. Specifying the row and column headers using the DEFINE statement
3. Adding additional rows and columns as needed using the COMPUTE and LINE statements

For this example, let’s create a report that shows sales by region and product, with a summary row for each region.

proc report data=sales_data;
  col region product sales;
  define region / group width=20;
  define product / group width=20;
  define sales / analysis sum width=10;
run;

Step 3: Add Multilayered Rows

Now it’s time to add the magic of multilayered rows! To do this, you’ll need to use the RBREAK statement to define the breaks between the rows. In this example, we’ll add a row for each region, with a summary row at the bottom.

proc report data=sales_data;
  col region product sales;
  define region / group width=20;
  define product / group width=20;
  define sales / analysis sum width=10;
  rbreak after region / summarize;
run;

Step 4: Add Conditional Formatting

Conditional formatting is a powerful feature in SAS Proc Report that allows you to highlight important information in your report. In this example, we’ll use the COMPUTE statement to add conditional formatting to the sales column.

proc report data=sales_data;
  col region product sales;
  define region / group width=20;
  define product / group width=20;
  define sales / analysis sum width=10;
  rbreak after region / summarize;
  compute sales;
    if sales > 1000 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightgreen]');
    else if sales < 500 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightred]');
  endcomp;
run;

Step 5: Add Visual Elements

Finally, let's add some visual elements to make our report pop! In this example, we'll add an image to the report header and a logo to the footer.

proc report data=sales_data;
  col region product sales;
  define region / group width=20;
  define product / group width=20;
  define sales / analysis sum width=10;
  rbreak after region / summarize;
  compute sales;
    if sales > 1000 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightgreen]');
    else if sales < 500 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightred]');
  endcomp;
  header ' Sales Report';
  footer image='logo.gif';
run;

Putting it All Together

And there you have it! With these five steps, you've created a report with multilayered rows, conditional formatting, and visual elements. Here's the complete code:

proc sort data=sales_data;
  by region product quarter;
run;

proc report data=sales_data;
  col region product sales;
  define region / group width=20;
  define product / group width=20;
  define sales / analysis sum width=10;
  rbreak after region / summarize;
  compute sales;
    if sales > 1000 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightgreen]');
    else if sales < 500 then call define(_col_, 'style', 'style=[background=lightred]');
  endcomp;
  header ' Sales Report';
  footer image='logo.gif';
run;

Conclusion

Multilayered rows in SAS Proc Report are a powerful feature that can take your reports to the next level. With practice and patience, you can create reports that are both functional and beautiful. Remember to always prepare your data, define your report layout, add multilayered rows, add conditional formatting, and add visual elements to make your reports pop!

Keyword	Description
COL	Defines the report structure
DEFINE	Specifies the row and column headers
RBREAK	Defines the breaks between the rows
COMPUTE	Adds conditional formatting to the report
HEADER	Adds a header to the report
FOOTER	Adds a footer to the report

We hope this article has been informative and helpful in your journey to creating sophisticated reports with SAS Proc Report. Happy reporting!

Want to learn more about SAS Proc Report? Check out our other articles on this topic:

• SAS Proc Report: A Beginner's Guide
• SAS Proc Report: Advanced Techniques
• SAS Proc Report: Best Practices

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