Date:         Wed, 9 Nov 2005 09:13:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Ni <Michael.Ni@COGNIGENCORP.COM>
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From:         Michael Ni <Michael.Ni@COGNIGENCORP.COM>
Subject:      Re: how to simplify this data step
Comments: To: Jerry <greenmt@GMAIL.COM>
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Jerry,

You need to use the macro variable in the set statement like this:

data one;
set &name;
run;

%put statement is to put the resolved macro value in the log.

Best,
Michael

Jerry wrote:

>Michael ,
>
>This macor is really neat. but how to integrate it to "set" statement?
>
>I tried "set %put &name;;", which didn't work. :(
>
>Your continued help will be greatly appreciated!
>
>Jerry
>
>