The Boston Area SAS(r) Users Group Message List - October 25, 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------- Contents: - BASUG Training Class, November 13, 2000 - Our Web Site - BASUG Contacts - How to subscribe/unsubscribe from this Message List ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Training Class Announcement ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: "The Beginner SAS Macro" by Chris Yindra WHEN: Monday, November 13, 2000, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM WHERE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA HOW: Register by November 3, 2000. The registration form is below. CONTACT: Ming Yuan E-mail: Ming_Yuan@NHP.ORG NOTE: We plan to hold an Advanced Macro class in February! ----------------------------------------------------------- DETAILS: Registration and admission: BASUG is offering to its members a Beginner SAS Macro, one of the most popular features in SAS, for $70. The instructor's course notes are included in the price. Seating will be limited! Complete and mail the registration form below as soon as you can. Payment must be enclosed to reserve a seat. If you or your company have not yet paid dues to BASUG for 2000, you may do so on the same form. The course will cover the following subject areas: 1 Macro Variables Overview How the Macro Language Works Automatic Macro Variables User Defined Macro Variables Text Strings Concatenating Macro Variables Assign Indirect Variable Values The SYMBOLGEN Option The SYSPARM Macro Variable 2 Data Step Interface The SYMGET Function The SYMPUT Function SYMPUT to Pass Variable Values Creating Multiple Macro Variables with SYMPUT Indirect References with SYMPUT 3 Macros Macro Processing Defining and Invoking Macros Position and Keyword Parameters MPRINT Option SOURCE2 Option 4 Macro Programming Statements Programming Statements Comments Writing Text (%PUT) Conditional Execution of Statements MLOGIC Option Repetitive Execution of Statements Branching Prerequisites: This course is intended for all SAS users, whether they are beginners or advanced users of SAS software. It assumes an understanding of SAS programming, however, no knowledge of SAS macro is required. Note: Continental breakfast will be available at 8:15. There will be mid-morning and mid-afternoon beverage breaks. Lunch is not included. Directions: Public Transportation: The best way to get to the meeting is to take the MBTA to downtown Boston. BC/BS is on Summer Street, no more than a 5 minute walk from the Downtown Crossing station (Red and Orange lines), the State Street station (the Blue line), Park Street station (the Green line), and South Station (commuter rail). Parking: The most convenient parking is at the Owl Parking lot (located directly behind BC/BS) for about $12 per day. The following driving directions are to this lot. From the North: Take the expressway South to exit 22-South Station. (Entrance is just before the tunnel.) Come to the set of lights at the top of the ramp. Go through the set of lights and bear to the right. Come to the next set of lights. Go straight through, continuing through 2 more sets of lights. Owl Parking will be on the right. From the South: Take the expressway North to the Downtown/Chinatown-Mass. Pike exit. Bear left following the Downtown exit sign. Come to the bottom of the ramp. Go straight onto Lincoln Street. Come to the set of lights and Owl Parking will be on the left after the set of lights. From the West Take the Mass. Pike East to the South Station/Chinatown exit. Follow the Kneeland Street/ Chinatown sign. At the bottom of the ramp, take a left. Take a right at the set of lights onto Lincoln Street. Come to the set of lights and Owl Parking will be on the left after the set of lights. ----------------------------------------------------------- Registration Form for the BASUG November 13 SAS Macro Class Please return this form with a check or company PO made payable to "BASUG". BASUG's federal tax ID# is 04-2964625. Questions? E-mail us at basugwm@basug.org 1. "The Beginner SAS Macro" Class Registration Fee: $ 70.00 2. BASUG Individual ($16) or Corporate ($60) Dues for 2000 - - - _______ 3. 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