Static statement

Static variable

Declares variables and allocate storage space. These variables retain their value through the program run.

Example

' This example shows how to use the static keyword to retain the value of
' the variable i in sub Joe.  If Dim is used instead of Static then i
' is empty when printed on the second call as well as the first.
 
Sub Main
   For i = 1 to 2
      Joe 2
   Next i
End Sub
 
Sub Joe( j as integer )
   Static i
   print i
   i = i + 5
   print i
End Sub