| Graphics Options and Device Parameters Dictionary |
Specifies the device driver to which SAS/GRAPH sends
the procedure output. The device driver controls the format of graphics output.
| Alias: |
DEV
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| Used in: |
GOPTIONS statement OPTIONS statement
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| Default: |
device-dependent
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device-entry
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specifies the name of a device entry that
is stored in a device catalog.
A device driver can direct graphics output
to a hardware device, such as a terminal or a printer, or can create an external
file in another graphics file format, such as TIF, GIF, or PostScript. Some
device drivers also generate both graphics files and HTML files that can be
viewed with a Web browser.
Usually a device driver is assigned by default. If a
default driver is not assigned or if you specify RESET=ALL in a GOPTIONS statement,
and you do not specify a device driver, SAS/GRAPH prompts
you to enter a driver name when you execute a procedure that produces graphics
output. If you are producing a graph to the screen and the Graph window is
active, SAS/GRAPH selects the display
driver for you automatically.
For a description
of device drivers and for more information on selecting a device entry and
changing device parameters, see Using Graphics Devices.
For information on using device drivers to display
and print graphics output, see SAS/GRAPH Output.
For information on using device drivers to export
graphics output to external files, see Specifying the Graphics Output File Type for Your Graph. For information on using device drivers
to create output for the Web, see Generating Web Presentations.
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