DATA Step Graphics Interface Dictionary

ARC

Draws a circular arc

Operating States:	SGOP
Return Codes:	0, 4, 61, 86

return-code-variable=GDRAW('ARC', x, y, radius, start, end);

The GDRAW('ARC', . . . ) function draws a circular arc. The line attributes and bundles affect the appearance of this primitive. See DATA Step Graphics Interface Routines for a list of these attributes. Arguments Used with the GDRAW('ARC', ...) Function illustrates the arguments used with GDRAW('ARC', . . . ).

[Arguments Used with the GDRAW ('ARC',...) Function]

x	numeric constant or numeric variable name; specifies the x coordinate of the position of the arc on the display; x coordinates are in units based on the current window system.
y	numeric constant or numeric variable name; specifies the y coordinate of the position of the arc on the display; y coordinates are in units based on the current window system;
radius	numeric constant or numeric variable name; the arc radius size is in units based on the current window system.
start	numeric constant or numeric variable name; the starting angle of the arc is in degrees, with 0 degrees at 3 o'clock.
end	numeric constant or numeric variable name; the ending angle of the arc is in degrees, with 0 degrees at 3 o'clock.