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SAS/GRAPH(R) 9.2: Graph Template Language Reference

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Plot Classifications by Graphical Projection

Plots in the GTL are often referred to as 2D or 3D plots according to their graphical dimensions, not their data dimensions. In other words, 2D graphs use 2D projection when rendering the graphs, whereas 3D graphs use 3D projection.

For example, both the CONTOURPLOTPARM and BIHISTOGRAM3DPARM statements require three variables to generate a graph. The contour plot is classified as a 2D plot because it uses 2D projection to render the plot, whereas the histogram is classified as a 3D plot because it uses 3D projection to render the plot.

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