DB_OBJECTS= LIBNAME Statement Option

Specifies which database objects to return with PROC DATASETS or in SAS Explorer.

Valid in: SAS/ACCESS LIBNAME statement
Category: Data Set Control
Default: (TABLES VIEWS) This is set dynamically.
Restriction: Because SHOW_SYNONYMS=YES overrides DB_OBJECTS= and is available only for backward compatibility, you should instead use DB_OBJECT=SYNONYMS.
Data source: Oracle
See: SHOW_SYNONYMS= LIBNAME option

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Syntax

Syntax Description

ALL

returns all database object names, which can slow performance. Specify ALL by itself. It always overrides any multiple values that you specify.

PUBLIC_SYNONYMS

returns only public database synonym names.

SYNONYMS

returns only database synonym names.

TABLES

returns only database table names.

VIEWS

returns only database view names.

Example: Specify Multiple Objects

DB_OBJECTS=(VIEWS SYNONYMS)
Last updated: February 3, 2026