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Step 2: Print the Report

In the second step, the extract file is used by a REPORT statement that generates the report. The REPORT statement specifies the information to be printed in the report.

Batch processing also allows you to format your report with headings, ASA printer control characters, and labels. If you like, you can use the extract file with another report generator such as SAS to generate the report.

For a complete description of the REPORT statement and how to format reports, see the chapter Using Extract Files for Reporting.