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WPS
ModulesWPS Core
The Core Component of WPS
WPS Core consists of an interpreter for language syntax, macros, logs, output and the ability to interface with many industry standard data sources.
Language Support in Detail
A complete list of all language elements supported can be found in the language support section of this web site.
Macros
WPS Core implements support for both old and new macro language items.
Logs
Full support for program logs with error messages and warnings. The WPS Workbench provides the option to view, navigate, save and print logs.
Output
WPS Core supports the following:
- ODS Listing
- ODS HTML
- ODS Output
Data File Formats
The table below provides a summary of data formats presently supported by the WPS Core module.
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| SD2 (SAS version 6 data set) |  |
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| SAS7BDAT (SAS version 7 data set) | |
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| SAS7BDAT (SAS version 8 data set) | |
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| SAS7BDAT (SAS version 9 data set) | |
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| SASSEQ (SAS version 8/9 sequential file) | |
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| V8SEQ (SAS version 8 sequential file) | |
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| V9SEQ (SAS version 9 sequential file) | |
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| WPD (WPS native data set) | |
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| WPDSEQ (WPS native sequential file) | |
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| XPORT (transport format) | |
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Additional access to SPSS and dBASE files is supported by utilising the WPS Engine for DB Files module.
Access to commonly used databases, is achieved by utilising appropriate integrated Engine modules.
File Types
WPS Core also provides support for the following file types:
- Comma, tab and space separated data files
- VSAM
- DDE (windows only)
- FTP
- HTTP
- Pipe (windows and UNIX only)
- Clipboard (windows only)
- Socket
- URL
Dependencies and Usage
WPS Core can be used on any of the supported platforms.
