IF, they are sas data sets, then proc sql can access that information. There is a method in SAS to obtain this information for non-SAS files, but as I recall, it depends on your operating system. Through proc sql, the call is as follows:

proc sql; select modate into :modate from dictionary.tables where libname='LIB' and memname='MEM'; quit;

the libname and memname must be in capital letters. There are other attributes available. I know that create date is available. Don't trust the nobs value.

Tim Vorce (248) 586-1999 tvorce@trilliumteam.com Trillium Teamologies In the last resort, nothing is ridiculous except the fear of being so. -Unknown

-----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf Of Hudson, Spencer Sent: Monday, July 19, 1999 4:36 PM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Can I read Create, Modify, Access dates under Windows NT

Running SAS 6.12 under MS Windows NT 4.0, can I read (into a SAS macro symbol) the create, modify and access dates associated with external files? I can issue a DOS 'dir' command and capture the resultant output, but this is a mess. I tried FINFO, but can only get at filename, recfm, and lrecl, but not the dates.

TIA, Spencer _________________________________________________

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