CALL Statement


Invokes or calls a SAS CALL routine

Valid: in a DATA step

Category: Action

Type: Executable

Syntax

CALL routine ( parameter-1 <,... parameter-n >);

Arguments

routine

  • names the SAS CALL routine that you want to invoke. For information on available routines, see Chapter 4, 'Functions and CALL Routines,' on page 243.

( parameter )

  • is a piece of information to be passed to or returned from the routine.

  • Requirement: Enclose this information, which depends on the specific routine, in parentheses.

  • Tip: You can specify additional parameters, separated by commas.

Details

SAS CALL routines can assign variable values and perform other system functions.

See Also

Chapter 4, 'Functions and CALL Routines,' on page 243




SAS 9.1 Language Reference Dictionary, Volumes 1, 2 and 3
SAS 9.1 Language Reference Dictionary, Volumes 1, 2 and 3
ISBN: N/A
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Year: 2004
Pages: 704

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