topic How do I use BlockIndex with BlockPlot? in Graphics Programming

How do I use BlockIndex with BlockPlot?

CherylMac — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:32:22 GMT

Would someone please demonstrate (or point to a sample program) for the use of blockindex with a blockplot graph? My blockplot code is working but I need to associate specific, unchanging colors with my three blockplot values. Usually I can find sample code for most SAS features but I am coming up empty with this one. I know I need the filltype and blockindex options on my blockplot statement but I don't know how to create the color index. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Cheryl

[SAS 9.4 TS Level 1M3 on Win32_7PRO platform]

Re: How do I use BlockIndex with BlockPlot?

Jay54 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:27:43 GMT

You can use BLOCKINDEX=column option where the column contains the index numbers 1-12 that indicate which of the style group elements are used for each block. FILLTYPE should be Multicolor.

Re: How do I use BlockIndex with BlockPlot?

CherylMac — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:35:21 GMT

Thanks for your reply. If I understand you correctly, I only need to add a new numeric column (1,2,3) to my data table then put the name of that column equal to BLOCKINDEX. The number should match the color of the style group element I want to use for each value. Is that correct?

No wonder I couldn't find a code example! I will give this a try and report back.

Re: How do I use BlockIndex with BlockPlot?

CherylMac — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:16:55 GMT

Thank you Sanjay. Your explanation helped me understand what I needed to do.