Annotate Dictionary

Z Variable

Identifies the z coordinate of where a graphics element is to be drawn.

Type:	numeric
Length:	8
Default:	none
Restrictions:	For Java or ActiveX, you can use the Z variable with GMAP, GCHART, GCONTOUR, GPLOT, and G3D, for example to add annotations above the plane of the map. For other devices, the Z variable is used only with output from the G3D procedure.

Syntax

Z=depth-coordinate;

You can use the Z variable with these functions:

The Z variable uses the units that are specified in the ZSYS variable.