Step-by-Step Programming with Base SAS 9.4

Using the Macro Facility with the Debugger

Using Macros as Debugging Tools

You can use the SAS macro facility with the debugger to invoke macros from the DEBUGGER LOG command line. You can also define macros and use macro program statements, such as %LET, on the debugger command line.

Macros are useful for storing a series of debugger commands. Executing the macro at the DEBUGGER LOG command line then generates the entire series of debugger commands. You can also use macros with parameters to build different series of debugger commands based on various conditions.

Creating Customized Debugging Commands with Macros

You can create a customized debugging command by defining a macro on the DEBUGGER LOG command line. Then invoke the macro from ...