SIZE Variable
Determines the size of the graphics element with which it is used.
| Type: | numeric |
|---|---|
| Length: | 8 |
| Default: | 1.00 (2 when HSYS=3) |
| Interaction: | For the LABEL function, the value of the HTEXT= goption is used as the default. However, the value of the GUNIT= goption affects the default value that is used by the SIZE= variable. |
Table of Contents
Syntax
Variable Values
size-factor
specifies the size of the graphics element. This variable is function dependent. See Functions.
Details
About the SIZE Variable
The SIZE variable uses the that is specified by the HSYS Variable, which specifies the type of system used to generate the graph.
For lines, as the thickness of the line increases, it might be impossible to center around a given coordinate. For example, if you specify a thickness of value 2 and HSYS='4', the first line is drawn at the (X, Y) coordinates. The second is drawn slightly above the first. The exact amount varies by device, but it is always one in width. A thickness of value 3 produces one line above, one line at, and one line below the (X, Y) coordinate position.
The SIZE variable is equivalent to the HEIGHT= option in the SYMBOL statement. See SYMBOL Statement for details.
See Sample Line Thicknesses Used with the SIZE Variable for examples of line thicknesses.
Sample Line Thicknesses Used with the SIZE Variable
Functions
The SIZE variable is function dependent.
|
Function. |
What the variable does | |
|---|---|---|
|
ARROW |
Determines the thickness of the arrow being drawn. | |
|
DRAW, DRAW2TXT, or FRAME |
Determines the thickness of the line being drawn. | |
|
LABEL |
Specifies the height of the text. | |
|
PIE or PIECNTR |
Determines the radius of the pie. | |
|
PIEXY |
Sets the radius multiplier. | |
|
SYMBOL |
Selects the height of the symbol. | |