Here are the main features
of shared variables:
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Shared variables enable you to
easily reuse a graph with different data.
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Shared variables can be used in
single-cell graphs and in multi-cell graphs, including classification
panels.
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You can change one or more variables
for all plots at one time, including plots that are in different cells
of a multi-cell graph.
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Shared variables are most effective
for creating graphs that have many plots and that use very few (one
or two) variables. The graph shown in
Three-Cell Distribution Graph is a good example because it has several plots and uses
just one variable.
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You can run shared-variable graphs
in batch mode by using the SGDESIGN procedure. You can specify different
variables in the same or in a different data set by using the DYNAMIC
option.
You can also use the
DYNAMIC option to generate dynamic text, such as a title, that changes
depending on the data that is used to generate the graph.
For more information
about dynamic content in text, see Adding Dynamic Content to Text.