TEXT

Draws a text string
Operating state: SGOP
Syntax
Details

Syntax

return-code-variable=GDRAW('TEXT', x, y, string);

Required Arguments

x
numeric constant or numeric variable name; x coordinates are in units based on the current window system.
y
numeric constant or numeric variable name; y coordinates are in units based on the current window system.
string
character string enclosed in quotes or character variable name; a set of characters to be drawn on the output beginning at position (x,y).

Return Codes

This function returns:
0, 4, 69, or 86. See Return Codes for DSGI Routines and Functions.

Details

The GDRAW('TEXT', . . . ) function draws a text string. The text attributes and bundles affect the appearance of this primitive. See DATA Step Graphics Interface Routines for a list of these attributes.
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