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What's New in SAS/GRAPH 9.3

For information about new features in SAS/GRAPH, see the What's New topic in SAS/GRAPH 9.3: Reference. This topic provides links to the documentation for the new features.

Documentation for ODS Graphics, including the Graph Template Language, SG procedures, ODS Graphics Designer, and ODS Graphics Editor, has moved to Base SAS.

New Output Features in ODS Graphics for SAS 9.3

Supports Vector Graphics output for certain destinations and output formats.

  • PDF destination:
    • The default output format is vector graphics.
    • Most graphs are rendered as vector graphics, providing scalable high resolution output.
    • Some graphs like 3D graphs and gradient filled contour plots are still rendered as images.
    • Users can force image-only output by specifying OUTPUTFMT=STATIC.
  • RTF destination:
    • Default output format is PNG.
    • Vector graphics format can be requested by setting OUTPUTFMT=EMF.
    • For EMF output, graphs with transparencies and gradients will be rendered as images.
  • LATEX destination:
    • The default output format is (vector-based) POSTSCRIPT.
    • Image formats can be selected through the OUTPUTFMT option
    • For POSTSCRIPT output, graphs with transparencies and gradients will be rendered as images.
  • PRINTER destination:
    • Default output format is a static image.
  • Vector graphics format can be requested by setting OUTPUTFMT based on printer type:
    • OUTPUTFMT=PS (for postscript)
    • OUTPUTFMT=PDF (for pdf)
    • OUTPUTFMT=PCL (for pcl output)
    • OUTPUTFMT=EMF (for emf output)
    • For POSTSCRIPT and EMF output, graphs with transparencies and gradients will be rendered as images.
  • Vector graphics formats supported:
    • PDF
    • PS
    • EMF
    • PCL
  • ODS Graphics statement:
    • New option: OUTPUTFMT= will replace IMAGEFMT=
    • New option: SCALEMARKERS=ON | OFF (Default ON) to turn off the scaling of markers in nested layouts.

Have you noticed the new look of the Graphics Samples Output Gallery?

The samples on this page were all created with either SAS/GRAPH procedures, the SAS/GRAPH Annotate facility, the Graph Template Language (GTL), or the ODS Graphics procedures. The samples under the third column, “Samples by Industries,” were all created using either the GTL or one of the ODS Graphics procedures. The gallery can be accessed through the Featured Links on the Browse Samples and SAS Notes page.


Overview

SAS/GRAPH software creates and delivers accurate, high-impact visuals that enable decision makers to gain a quick understanding of critical business issues.

Visit our general product information page on www.sas.com for more information.



System Requirements at a Glance

SAS/GRAPH runs in the following operating environments: Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and IBM z/OS. For details about the operating environments that SAS supports, see Supported Operating Systems.

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Documentation

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SAS Publishing Representatives are available in the U.S. from 8-5 ET to answer your documentation questions. Contact us at 1-800-727-3228 or e-mail.

Training

Customer Feedback

"SAS Color Graphics was an excellent course. Over the years I've been very frustrated by graphics; my plots and charts would look different on the monitor and various printers and I never understood why. Now I do…As a manager who puts high emphasis on communications, this course was valuable for me and also for what I can ask from my people." -- Robert Leavitt, Branch Chief

Need help?

Curriculum consultants are available in the U.S. from 9-5 EST. Contact us at 1-800-333-7660 or e-mail.

International customers, please contact your country office.

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