LINE Variable
Controls the drawing of a line by determining either the type of line to draw or the relative position of the line.
| Type: | numeric |
|---|---|
| Default: | 1 |
Table of Contents
Syntax
Variable Values
line-type
specifies the line type. The line type that can be used depends on the function. See Details.
Details
Syntax and Behavior of the LINE Variable
The syntax and behavior of the LINE variable are function dependent.
LINE Variable in the ARROW Function
In the ARROW function, the valid values are positive numbers greater than 1. The value of the LINE variable specifies the length of the sides of the arrowhead. The for the LINE variable are always a percentage of the graphics area, regardless of the HSYS= value.
Sample LINE Values for Filled Arrowheads
LINE Variable in the BAR Function
In the BAR function, valid values for the LINE variable can be 0, 1, 2, or 3. These values determine how the outline of the bar is to be drawn, as shown in the following figure. A value of 0 draws the outline all the way around the bar. A value of 1 draws the outline only on the vertical sides of the bar. A value of 2 draws the outline only on the horizontal sides of the bar. A value of 3 draws no outline.
LINE Values for Bars
LINE Variable in the DRAW, DRAW2TXT, FRAME, and POLY Functions
Valid values are whole numbers from 1 to 46. A value of 1 specifies a solid line. The remaining values specify different segmented lines, as illustrated in Line Types.
LINE Variable in the PIE Function
Valid values are 0, 1, 2, or 3. The value specifies which lines of a pie slice are to be drawn for the current arc, as shown in LINE Values Used with the PIE Function.
LINE Values Used with the PIE Function
