Annotate Dictionary

YC Variable

Identifies the y coordinate of a graphics element when the coordinate value is character.

Type:	character
Length:	Should match that of the plot variable in the procedure.
Default:	YLAST \| YLSTT
Restrictions:	Used only with output from the GCHART and GPLOT procedures. Ignored if the axes are numeric.

Syntax
Functions
Details

Syntax

YC='character-type-vertical-coordinate';

Functions

You can use the YC variable with these functions:

BAR	PIE	POLY
DRAW	PIECNTR	POLYCONT
LABEL	POINT	SYMBOL
MOVE

Details

The YC variable is the character equivalent of the Y variable. Use YC when the axis values are character. You must also specify a value of 2 (absolute data values) for the YSYS variable. (See YSYS Variable.) If you use a value other than 2 for the YSYS variable, the graphics output is not displayed properly.

See Using the XC and YC Variables with Character Data for an illustration of the YC variable.

Note: The X or XC variable is required unless either the MIDPOINT, GROUP, or SUBGROUP variable provides the horizontal coordinate. [cautionend]

CAUTION:: Do not use Y and YC variables in the same data set.
Using both Y and YC variables in the same data set can cause unpredictable results.

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