Storing Macro Variable Name

[nbGuvnig]

Hi,

I wish to identify and store the name of a macro variable in another macro variable. I have been able to identify the name of the macro variable by using the %put "&="  command, but haven't been able to assign it to either a variable (data step) or another macro variable.

%let car = ford;
put &=car;

But how do I save the name from the log output to something tangible?

BR, Nis

[rajeshalwayswel]

%let car = ford;
%put &car;

Try in this way.

[nbGuvnig]

Let me clarify. I do NOT want to evaluate the macro variable. I want the macro variable name.

[Astounding]

It looks like you have already done what you asked about.  If you want to refer to the name of the macro variable use:

&car

If you want to refer to the value stored within &FORD, use:

&&&car

If it's something else entirely, you willl have to give an example of why your code doesn't do what you need.

Are you trying to find the name of the macro variable that contains:

ford

Then examine dictionary.macros.