if the tablename is a parameter, then you must use dynamic sql.
here's an example:
--for users who are too lazy to type "SELECT * FROM"
CREATE procedure sp_show
--USAGE: sp_show gmact
@TblName varchar(128)
--WITH ENCRYPTION
As
Begin
exec('Select * from ' + @TblName)
End
Lowell
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