In general, you can use Version 8 to manipulate Version 6 data files, using the V6 compatibility engine as long as needed. However, you will not be able to maximize the potential of Version 8 until ...
libname xportin xport 'transport-file'; libname target 'SAS-data-library'; data target.grades; set xportin.grades; run; In the preceding example, the libref XPORTIN points to the location of the ...