topic Re: Add In : GetSasMacroValue : C# in SAS Enterprise Guide

Add In : GetSasMacroValue : C#

DLARLICK — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:26:00 GMT

I am using C# and have played with some of the examples with success.

I would like to read a macro variable, and have attempted the following two statements. The result is that the addin compiles and runs but does not return the value of the macro variable within the add in.

SasServer server = new SAS.Tasks.Toolkit.SasServer(Consumer.AssignedServer);

test = server.GetSasMacroValue("MCRNME");

Does anyone have a working example they would like to share of this method?

Re: Add In : GetSasMacroValue : C#

ChrisHemedinger — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:31:42 GMT

That should work, just as you have it, as long as the macro variable exists.

Try this example and see if the macro variable you're looking for is there:

http://blogs.sas.com/content/sasdummy/2011/11/22/inspecting-sas-macro-variables-in-sas-enterprise-guide/

Chris

Re: Add In : GetSasMacroValue : C#

DLARLICK — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:32:50 GMT

Just a follow up question. Of the examples all look to use a TaskForm to actually execute the task. I have a simple task that I am doing an do not need to expose a windows interface, but do need a custom task (.NET). I just need it executed in the process flow.

How is the SAS interface to be executed without a TaskForm in use?

Re: Add In : GetSasMacroValue : C#

ChrisHemedinger — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:13:11 GMT

In the Task class Show() method (which you override from the SasTask class), simply return ShowResult.RunNow, without creating/showing the form.