Setting Up Graphics Devices

The graphics device driver software used in your SAS session is assigned by default, based on the hardware and operating environment on which you installed SAS. You may, however, need to assign a different graphics device driver for your SAS/ASSIST sessions. You can use the following procedure to assign a different graphics device driver. The change you make with this procedure will be in effect for all graphics tasks in all SAS/ASSIST sessions until you change it again. Before using this procedure, ensure that you have SAS/GRAPH software licensed and installed.

Note:   You do not need to select a graphics device driver with low-resolution graphics.   

1. From the WorkPlace menu or any task window, follow this selection path:Tasks  Setup  Environment  Graphics options  Active graphics deviceThe Active Graphics Device window appears.

   Active Graphics Device Window

   

   This window lets you select which monitor and hardcopy device you want to use.

2. Select Monitor if it is not already selected.

3. Select Display device. A list of display devices appears.

   Graphics Devices List Window

   

4. Select the correct display device for your terminal. Use the scroll bars or the FORWARD and BACKWARD function keys to find your device. When you select a display device, the Active Graphics Device window reappears.

   If you are not sure which display device to select, then contact the SAS Support Consultant at your site.

5. Select OK.

   Note:   Hardcopy is selected in the same manner as Monitor and is used when you want to send your graph to a hardcopy device such as a printer, plotter, or camera, or to a file with a graphics format such as GIF, JPEG, or PostScript.  

6. When you are ready to return to the WorkPlace menu or go on to another task, follow the directions in Exiting a Task.

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