Graphics Options and Device Parameters Dictionary

PENSORT

Specifies whether plotters draw graphics elements in order of color.

Used in:	GOPTIONS statement; GDEVICE procedure; GDEVICE Parameters window
Restriction:	not supported by Java or ActiveX
Default:	device-dependent

GOPTIONS: PENSORT | NOPENSORT

GDEVICE: PENSORT=Y | N

PENSORT PENSORT=Y: causes the plotter to draw all graphics elements of one color at one time. For example, it draws all the red elements in the output, then all the blue elements, and so on. This specification is compatible with previous releases. Use it for plotters with real pens.
NOPENSORT PENSORT=N: causes the plotter to draw each element as it is encountered, regardless of its color. For example, the plotter might draw a red circle, then a blue line, and then a red line, and so on. This method is best for electrostatic printers implemented with Metagraphics drivers of TYPE=PLOTTER. In addition, NOPENSORT enables you to specify non-standard color names.