Summary of Using ODS Graphics Software

The following table summarizes ways in which you can use ODS Graphics software.
Task
What Software Can You Use?
Level of Complexity
Create graphs as part of statistical analyses.
ODS GRAPHICS statement
Low
Create stand-alone graphs for exploration of data or for customized displays.
ODS Graphics procedures
Medium
ODS Graphics Designer
Low
Change the overall appearance of graphs and tables.
ODS styles ( STYLE= option in the ODS destination statement)
Low
Change the appearance of graphics elements individually.
ODS Graphics Designer
Low
ODS Graphics Editor
Low
ODS Graphics procedures
Medium
Graph Template Language
High
Annotate specific graphs for a presentation or paper.
ODS Graphics Editor
Low
ODS Graphics procedures
Medium
Graph Template Language
High
Create custom graph templates.
Graph Template Language
High
ODS Graphics Designer (produces a template for each graph created)
Low
Make persistent, programmatic changes in the default graphs.
Graph Template Language
High