Graphics

Overview of Graphics

In this chapter you learn how to create bar charts, pie charts, plots, and maps.

You can access all of the SAS/ASSIST graphics tasks by selecting Graphics from the WorkPlace menu, or by selectingTasks Graphicsfrom any task window.

The menu that appears depends on your hardware and software. If you are using a graphics terminal or hardcopy device, and you have SAS/GRAPH software licensed, then a menu for high-resolution graphics appears. If you are using a nongraphics terminal, then a window appears that asks you to choose high-resolution or low-resolution graphics. Select low resolution; a menu for low resolution graphics appears.

The output for the low-resolution graphs is built using characters. The output for the high-resolution graphs uses graphics. The difference between the two menus is that the high-resolution graphics menu also has an item for maps.

Note: The examples in this chapter use high-resolution graphics. [cautionend]

Additional Information

For additional information about creating high-resolution graphics, refer to SAS/GRAPH: Reference. For additional information about creating low-resolution graphics, refer to the Base SAS Procedures Guide.

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