Global Statements Dictionary
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open
(O' pen) adj.
1. (of a file) in a state that allows the contents of the file to be accessed.
2. based on information that is readily available or publicly disseminated, sometimes for the purpose of promoting interoperability: open systems; open architecture.
v.t.
3. to make (a file) open.
OPEN
Function. Ref: PSPPR:Functions. PSPL:Low-Level I/O Programming:SAS Dataset I/O Functions. SLRD:Functions and CALL Routines.
Open Database Connectivity
see ODBC.
open source
n.
1. published source code of a software development project.
2. a software development approach based on published source code. Open source offers the possibilities of volunteer programmers and detailed troubleshooting by power users. For some projects, this can lead to faster development and improved accuracy. On the other hand, open source implies the loss of any competitive advantage that secrecy of source code might offer. For some kinds of projects, open source also presents increased security risks.
Most of what constitutes the Internet came from open-source projects. . . . However, open source is becoming more of a business each day. -- "Open Source Works to Succeed," Information Week, October 23, 2000
open-source, adj.
Openstep
(O' pen step', o^-) n.
See Nextstep.
Also, OPENSTEP.
OpenType
(O' pen tIp') n.
a font format created by Adobe and Microsoft as an extension of TrueType, adding support for Unicode characters and alternate glyphs.
OpenVMS
n.
an operating system published by Digital Equipment Corp., an updated version of VMS, with two distinct versions for VAX and Alpha computers.
operand
(op' ur and) n.
1. a value used with an operator.
2. the expression that supplies this value.
OPERATE
SAS/SHARE. Procedure. Manages a SAS/SHARE server.
operating system
(op' ur At ing sis' tem) n.
a program that controls the hardware of a computer and allows other programs to execute.
operator
(op' ur A' tur) n.
1. a token that indicates a mathematical or other action to be taken on one or more adjoining values. Most operators are written as symbols.
These are examples of SAS operators:
| Operator | Action |
|---|---|
| + | Addition |
| - | Subtraction |
| || | Concatenation |
| * | Multiplication |
| / | Division |
| = | Equals (comparison) |
| <= | Less than or equal to (comparison) |
| OR | Logical or |
An operator typically differs from a function in two ways. An operator is written next to the value or values it acts on. The values a function uses are written as arguments; they are listed in parentheses after the function name. An operator is implemented as an integral part of the programming language. A function is a separate routine that is added to the programming language.
2. a person using a computer.
OPLIST
System option. Ref: PSPPR:System Options. PSPL:Execution:Messages and Error Handling. SLRD:System Options.
OPTEX
SAS/QC. Procedure. Optimized experimental designs.
optical
(op' i kul) adj.
1. based on or using light.
2. reflecting or refracting light or other radiation.
3. using patterns of reflection or refraction to store data.
option
(op' shun) n.
a value set in a statement or command that controls details of the resulting action. An option is not a required part of the syntax of a statement or command.
OPTIONS
Global statement. Sets system options. Ref: PSPPR:Global Statements. PSPL:Statements and Steps:Things to Look For -- and What They Mean. SLRD:Statements. Alias, OPTION.
Procedure. Ref: PSPPR:Procedures. PSPL:Statements and Steps:Things to Look For -- And What They Mean. SPG.
Display Manager window. Ref: PSPPR:Display Manager. Alias, OPTION.
optional
(op' shun ul) adj.
not required as an action or component.
OPTLOAD
Procedure. Retrieves system option settings.
OPTLP
SAS/OR. Procedure.
OPTMILP
SAS/OR. Procedure.
OPTMODEL
SAS/OR. Procedure.
OPTQP
SAS/OR. Procedure.
OPTSAVE
Procedure. Stores system option settings.
OPTSET
Dataset option. Metadata.
