topic Re: Graph Text Box larger than standard on Graph possibilities in SAS Enterprise Guide

Graph Text Box larger than standard on Graph possibilities

Oscarboots — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:30:57 GMT

Hi Forum,

I want to have a larger than normal text box on my graph to identify the Project name & also some smaller ones to advise the steps taken through the Project.

I'm using EG 5.1 & the text is truncated in the 'Note' nodes & I'm not aware of how to place a larger text box on the graph.

Is this possible?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Graph Text Box larger than standard on Graph possibilities

ChrisHemedinger — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:08:03 GMT

From your description, I'm guessing that you're talking about the Process Flow and the Note feature. With EG 5.1 you have limitations, as you have seen. You cannot resize the Note or exert much control over how much text is displayed.

In EG 6.1 the Notes feature received a big upgrade, allowing you to add "sticky note" style notes:

Adding "sticky notes" in your SAS Enterprise Guide projects - The SAS Dummy

Chris

Re: Graph Text Box larger than standard on Graph possibilities

Oscarboots — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:09:25 GMT

Thanks Chris,

Is there a way to code a resizeable / colourable note window in the meantime?

Re: Graph Text Box larger than standard on Graph possibilities

ChrisHemedinger — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:48:55 GMT

No, not within EG 5.1. But if you haven't seen these, here are some project organization "best practices":

10 tips for organizing your SAS Enterprise Guide projects - The SAS Dummy

Chris