Sizing Graphs (2)

Enhancing and Exporting Charts and Plots

Sizing Graphs

Using the HSIZE= and VSIZE= Options

If you create your graph in the GRAPH window, use the HSIZE= and VSIZE= options to size your graph. The HSIZE= option specifies the width of the graphics output area, and the VSIZE= option specifies the height of the graphics output area.

General form, HSIZE= and VSIZE= options:

HSIZE=horizontal-size <IN | CM | PT>
VSIZE=vertical-size <IN | CM | PT>

where horizontal-size and vertical-size are a positive number and may be followed by a unit specification, either IN for inches (default), CM for centimeters, or PT for points. The default unit is IN.

For example, the GOPTIONS statement below specifies both a height and width of 5 inches. To add a border around the graph, use the BORDER option.

     goptions hsize=5in vsize=5in border;
     proc gchart data=clinic.admit;
        vbar actlevel / sumvar=fee;
     run;

The program creates the following bar chart. The border outlines the graphics output area defined by HSIZE= and VSIZE=.

Vertical bar chart