I always use the same name for every indicator variable. The datatype is always integer so no conflict there. Unless you plan on checking the indicator variable by name, I know of no reason why the names should be unique.
Karen In a message dated 8/29/2012 3:04:02 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > When using a SELECT . . . INTO . . . .INDICATOR statement can just one > generic INDICATOR variable be used for each value or should there be a > unique INDICATOR variable for each value? > > For example is it OK to do this: SELECT custname,custcity,custzip INTO > vname INDICATOR vind,vcity INDICATOR vind,vzip INDICATOR vind . . . . > > Or is this the best way: SELECT custname,custcity,custzip INTO vname > INDICATOR vnameind, vcity INDICATOR vcityind,vzip INDICATOR vzipind . . . . > > I'm guessing unique may be better but can a generic one be used? > > Any and all guidance is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks.
