Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:44:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Pobel <pobelgollum@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Pobel <pobelgollum@GMAIL.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Why is this macro variable GLOBAL/LOCAL?
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> Take a look at
>
> http://support.sas.com/documentation/cdl/en/mcrolref/61885/HTML/defau...
>
> I think the issue is a result of no local symbol table for your macro
> Untested hypothesis
>
> If you put a dummy argument in your macro, then sqlvar will be local
> ie
>
> %macro region(dummy);
>
> %mend region;- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thank you very much! xlr82sas