Variables By Which to Merge Annotation Data

The Variables By Which to Merge Annotation Data field indicates the variables from the Input SAS Data Set by which to merge the Annotation SAS Data Set. The variables specified here must be present in both the input data set and annotation data set.

If left blank, these are assumed to be the same as the Annotation Merge Variables.

To Specify One or More Variables by Which to Merge Annotation Data:

Specify the Input SAS Data Set.

All of the variables in the specified input data set are displayed in the Available Variables field.

Examine the list of available variables.

Highlight the variables to be used to key the merge. To highlight multiple variables at once, hold down Ctrl while left-clicking on them.

Click to add the highlighted variable(s) to the Variables By Which to Merge Annotation Data field, as shown below: