The Graph Template Language
is the heart of ODS Graphics. All of the graphs that are created
by the SAS analytical procedures and by the SAS Statistical Graphics
Procedures are generated using GTL. Users who need to go beyond the
graphs created by these SAS procedures can use GTL directly to design
their graphs using the TEMPLATE and SGRENDER procedures. To successfully
create or modify GTL templates, you need the information in this User's
Guide, which helps you understand important concepts and offers many
complete code examples illustrating often used features. You also
need access to the
SAS Graph Template Language: Reference, which
is the language dictionary for GTL.
Creating a graph using
GTL is a two step process:
-
Define the structure
of the graph using the GTL syntax in a STATGRAPH template that is
specified in the TEMPLATE procedure. Compile and save this template.
-
Create the graph by
running the SGRENDER procedure to associate the appropriate data with
the template.