Chapter 7 Introduction to SAS Macros

An AUTOCALL library on the PC is simply a directory that contains non-compiled MACRO code. The directory does not need to be in a specific location or to have a specific name. However, the MACRO code that is stored in the directory needs to be stored in a file that has the same name as the MACRO, and it needs to have a.

Here is an example: After the MACRO source code has been stored in an appropriately named file, SAS must know where to find the code before the MACRO can be invoked. You can accomplish this in two ways. One way to point to the AUTOCALL library is to add the directory path to the SASAUTOS system option, the SASV8.

CFG files, or the SASV9. Within the file, locate the SASAUTOS option, which ticker symbol for john deere like this: The directories that are already listed in this option point to the AUTOCALL MACROS that are supplied by SAS.

To add a library to the list, sas autocall option insert the directory path sas autocall option the last directory that is listed.

Autocall Libraries :: SAS® Companion for Windows, Fifth Edition

After the AUTOCALL libraries have been listed, save and close the file. Now the macros within these libraries can be invoked in any subsequent SAS sessions.

This option lists the location of the AUTOCALL libraries. Here is the syntax: SASAUTOS is an automatic FILEREF that is created by SAS to point to the AUTOCALL libraries that are supplied by SAS.

If this FILEREF is not listed in the option, SAS will not be able to find the AUTOCALL MACROS. Again, any number of autocall libraries can be listed in this option.

Autocall libraries

An efficient way to add this OPTION is to place the OPTION in the AUTOEXEC. SAS is a file that contains SAS statements that are executed automatically when SAS is invoked. SAS file can be used to specify some SAS OPTIONS, as well as LIBREFS and FILEREFS that are commonly used. Placing the OPTION in this file eliminates the need to list the OPTION in each piece of code that uses the AUTOCALL library.

If you have any questions about creating AUTOCALL libraries on the PC, contact Technical Support. Creating an autocall macro library on a PC An AUTOCALL library on the PC is simply a directory that contains non-compiled MACRO code. This content is presented in an iframe, which your browser does not support. To view the RateIT tab, click here.