This sample uses the FRONTREF option on the VBAR3D statement of PROC GCHART to indicate that reference lines should appear in front of the bars. The default location for reference lines is behind the bars.

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This sample uses the FRONTREF option on the VBAR3D statement of PROC GCHART to indicate that reference lines should appear in front of the bars. The default location for reference lines is behind the bars.

The graphics output in the Results tab was produced using SAS® 9.2. Submitting the sample code with releases of SAS prior to SAS 9.2 might produce different results.

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 /* Set the graphics environment */
goptions reset=all border cback=white htitle=12pt; 

 /* Create a data set for charting */
data a;
   input YEAR 4. CNT;
   datalines;
1997 25
1998 30
1999 20
2000 10
2001 60
;
run;

title1 'Reference Line In Front';

 /* Modify the response axis */
axis1 minor=none label=('CNT') offset=(0,0);

 /* Use the FRONTREF option to place reference lines */
 /* in front of the bars                              */
proc gchart data=a;
   vbar3d YEAR / sumvar=CNT discrete raxis=axis1
                 subgroup=year nolegend
                 coutline=black width=8 space=3
                 vref=20 cref=black inside=sum frontref;
run;
quit;

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

This sample uses the FRONTREF option on the VBAR3D statement of PROC GCHART to indicate that reference lines should appear in front of the bars. The default location for reference lines is behind the bars.

Type:	Sample
Topic:	SAS Reference ==> Procedures ==> GCHART Query and Reporting ==> Creating Reports ==> Graphical ==> Graph Types ==> Charts ==> Bar

Date Modified:	2005-08-24 16:06:25
Date Created:	2004-11-11 11:07:52

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