GRADBOOST Procedure
CODE Statement
CODE <options>;
The CODE statement writes SAS DATA step code for computing predicted values of the fitted model to a file. To score new data, you can then include the file in a DATA step.
Table 4 summarizes the options available in the CODE statement.
Table 4: CODE Statement Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| COMMENT | Adds comments to the generated code |
| FILE= | Names the file in which to save the generated code |
| FORMATWIDTH= | Specifies the numeric format width for the regression coefficients |
| INDENTSIZE= | Specifies the number of spaces to indent the generated code |
| LABELID= | Specifies a number used to construct names and labels |
| LINESIZE= | Specifies the line size for the generated code |
| NOTRIM | Compares formatted values, including blank padding |
For more information about the syntax of the CODE statement, see the section CODE Statement in Chapter 2, Shared Concepts.
Last updated: September 23, 2026