auto and static variables.

auto: An auto VARIABLE can be declared only within a function and is local to that function. It exists only for as long as the function is running. A new COPY of the variable is created each TIME the function is called.

static: A static variable is local to the function, test, or compiled MODULE in which it is declared. The variable retains its value until the test is terminated by an Abort command. This variable is initialized each time the definition of the function is executed.

auto and static variables.

auto: An auto variable can be declared only within a function and is local to that function. It exists only for as long as the function is running. A new copy of the variable is created each time the function is called.

static: A static variable is local to the function, test, or compiled module in which it is declared. The variable retains its value until the test is terminated by an Abort command. This variable is initialized each time the definition of the function is executed.