Static Definition

Syntax:

Static name[type][([dim[, ...]])][As [New] type][, ...]

Group: Declaration

Description:
A static variable retains it value between procedure calls. Dimension var array(s) using the dims to establish the minimum and maximum index value for each dimension. If the dims are omitted then a scalar (single value) variable is defined. A dynamic array is declared using ( ) without any dims. It must be ReDimensioned before it can be used.

See Also: Dim, Option Base, Private, Public, ReDim.

Example:

Sub A
  Static X
  Debug.Print X
  X = "Hello"
End Sub

Sub Main
  A
  A ' prints "Hello"
End Sub