Date:         Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:08:11 -0800
Reply-To:     "Duell, Bob" <bob.duell@CINGULAR.COM>
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From:         "Duell, Bob" <bob.duell@CINGULAR.COM>
Subject:      Quick macro question
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Hi all,

I have a macro parameter with a a value that looks like it contains
operators, but in fact is a UNIX path (containing slashes).  The macro
complains about expecting a numeric operand when I reference the value
in an IF statement.  Here's a simple example:

%macro usr_files(file_system);
%if &file_system = %str(/opt/app/SASwork1)
  %then %put Hello world;
  %else %put Goodbye cruel world;
%mend;

My macro works only when if I use the %str() function on the parameter
when it's called, i.e.

%usr_files( %str(/opt/app/SASwork1) ); /* works */
%usr_files( /opt/app/SASwork1 );       /* Does not work */

Anyone know of a "trick" to avoid using the %STR() function when I call
the macro?

Thanks,

Bob