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Create Directory on Windows Without the Fleeting DOS Window
Hsiwei Yu, PTS Inc.
Gary Huang

On Windows machine, the filename pipe feature can be used to create directory. This technique is superior to the traditional, X command, in that no flashing DOS window appearing on screen. This technique is also superior to the 'call modulen' approach in t hat no learning curve required for figuring out WIN 32 API. It turns out that most of the DOS commands can be executed within the filename pipe construct. We will show complete steps to manage Windows directory from SAS data step, all without the flashi ng DOS windows or reading and understanding WIN 32 API syntax.