DATA Step Graphics Interface Dictionary

DEVICE

Finds the output graphics device

Operating States:	All
Return Codes:	0

Syntax
Description
Argument Definitions
See Also

Syntax

CALL GASK('DEVICE', device, return-code-variable);

Description

The GASK('DEVICE', . . . ) routine returns the current device. This routine returns the device set by one of the following methods:

the GSET('DEVICE', . . . ) function
the DEVICE= graphics option
the device you entered in the DEVICE prompt window
the device you entered in the OPTIONS window.

There is no default value for a device. To use DSGI, you must specify a device. For more information about devices, see Overriding the Default Device.

Argument Definitions

device	character variable name; returns the name of the device driver.
return-code-variable	numeric variable name; returns the return code of the routine call.

	DEVICE= graphics option (see DEVICE)
	See also: Overriding the Default Device