Shalini,

I don't think you need SAS/ACCESS PC File Format for the .csv files for either proc import or a data step. However, the extension may have to be .csv.

As for excel, you could use DDE.

Art ----------- On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:48:48 -0700, Shalini <shalfeb@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

>Hi, > >How can I import a .csv or an excel file into SAS (through program >editor in Enterprise Miner)? I cannot use the import procedure since I >don't have the license to "SAS/ACCESS PC File Format Component". >And when I try using data step - I keep getting the error "Physical >file does not exist, <path>". Would there be a problem in the >installation of the application? Are there any other ways to import the >data? > >Thanks, >Shalini.