XC Variable

Identifies the x coordinate of a graphics element when the coordinate value is character.
Type: character
Length: Should match that of the plot variable in the procedure.
Default: the value of XLAST or XLSTT
Restriction: Used only with output from the GCHART and GPLOT procedures. Ignored if the axes are numeric.

Syntax

XC='character-type-horizontal-coordinate';

Variable Values

character-type-horizontal-coordinate
specifies the X coordinate of the graphics element to be drawn when the coordinate value is a character.

Details

Using the XC Variable

The XC variable is the character equivalent of the X variable. Use XC when the axis values are character. You must also specify a value of 2 (absolute data values) for the XSYS variable. (See also XSYS Variable.) If you use a value other than 2 for the XSYS variable, the graphics output is not displayed properly.
Using the XC and YC Variables with Character Data
Using the XC and YC Variables with Character Data
Note: The X or XC variable is required unless either the MIDPOINT, GROUP, or SUBGROUP variable provides the horizontal coordinate.
CAUTION:
Do not use the X and XC variables in the same data set.
Using both X and XC variables in the same data set can cause unpredictable results.

Functions

You can use the XC variable with these functions:
BAR PIE POLYCONT
DRAW PIECNTR SYMBOL
LABEL POINT
MOVE POLY