topic Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options in Graphics Programming

Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Angela53 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:30:08 GMT

Does anyone know of a reference that details the complete syntax of ALL SAS graph options?

Procs such as univariate, boxplot, etc, list the available graph options, such as "lgrid=x", but I can't find a dictionary that will list each "x" and their meanings.

Thanks.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Reeza — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:46:12 GMT

This is probably the closest you may find, or at least give you an explanation.

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=grstatproc&docsetTarget=p16cypqe7k15dbn1537m2rwlvzx9.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en

I believe most of the proc are now using GTL under the hood to create the graphics so you can usually get the code/template and customize as desired.

GTL is documented here:

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=grstatug&docsetTarget=titlepage.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en

Otherwise, please feel free to ask any questions.

I would also recommend staying away from any procs such GCHART, GPLOT or PLOT. They're pretty old and you'll get much better quality graphs from SGPLOT and the SG procedures.

@Angela53 wrote:

Does anyone know of a reference that details the complete syntax of ALL SAS graph options?

Procs such as univariate, boxplot, etc, list the available graph options, such as "lgrid=x", but I can't find a dictionary that will list each "x" and their meanings.

Thanks.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Angela53 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:59:33 GMT

Thanks, I'll take a look and try to find what I need.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Angela53 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:13:27 GMT

My question was about the traditional goptions. I've been using SAS for the past 30+ years and use lots of programs I already have. Usually under tight deadlines, not practical to redo them when all I want is change appearance.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Reeza — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:27:11 GMT

Are you trying to change the appearance of the default ODS graphics or a graph from a SAS/GRAPH procedure. I'm about 90% sure that the ODS graphics are all implemented via GTL now.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Angela53 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 20:40:19 GMT

Nope. No ODS. Like I said before, I am an old time user (30+ years) so the most practical thing for me to do is to recycle traditional graphs with goptions.

Can't find manuals for line type etc any more.

The ref you sent me is not clear either anyway.

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Reeza — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 22:42:37 GMT

@Angela53 wrote:
Nope. No ODS. Like I said before, I am an old time user (30+ years) so the most practical thing for me to do is to recycle traditional graphs with goptions.

Can't find manuals for line type etc any more.

The ref you sent me is not clear either anyway.

You're being almost too specific 🙂

The SAS Graph documentation covers the options, I can't find any reference to lgrid=x so I have no idea what you're referring to there. And you mentioned PROC UNIVARIATE and such at the beginning and those graphics are switching to ODS so that's why I referenced those.

The SAS/GRAPH documentation covers line styles, axis statements. I find it easier to navigate than previously but I can see how it would be hard to navigate as well. I don't know where line type falls under, because it varies depending on the statement being used.

Line Type?

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=graphref&docsetTarget=annotate_line.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en#n1h3kjaex3wrjan17ji2l6utxccj

SAS\GRAPH

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=graphref&docsetTarget=n0c0j84n1e2jz9n1bhkn41o3v0d6.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

DanH_sas — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 01:17:56 GMT

Here you go: https://v8doc.sas.com/sashtml/gref/zbolchap.htm#znetable

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Reeza — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:25:31 GMT

Just a current version of Rick's link. Note this is under the SAS/GRAPH documentation.

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=graphref&docsetTarget=n0c0j84n1e2jz9n1bhkn41o3v0d6.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

GraphGuy — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:19:13 GMT

This page of SAS/Graph line types Dan posted ... it is one of the few pages I have printed off, and taped to the wall beside my desk! 🙂

(along with SAS/Graph annotate coordinate systems, a US map with the lat/long grid overlaid, and a few others)

Re: Reference with syntax os SAS graph traditional options

Angela53 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:32:17 GMT

Great site for refs. Already helped me prepare for a very important presentation. Thanks.