YC Variable

Identifies the y 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: YLAST | YLSTT
Restriction: Used only with output from the GCHART and GPLOT procedures. Ignored if the axes are numeric.

Syntax

YC='character-type-vertical-coordinate';

Variable Values

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

Details

Using the YC Variable

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

Functions

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