XC Variable

XC Variable

Identifies the x coordinate of a graphics element when the coordinate value is character.

Type: character

Length: Should match that of the plot variable in the procedure.

Default: the value of XLAST or XLSTT

Restrictions: Used only with output from the GCHART and GPLOT procedures. Ignored if the axes are numeric.

Syntax
Functions
Details

Syntax

XC='character-type-horizontal-coordinate';

Functions

You can use the XC variable with these functions:

BAR PIE POLY

DRAW PIECNTR POLYCONT

LABEL POINT SYMBOL

MOVE

Details

The XC variable is the character equivalent of the X variable. Use XC when the axis values are character. You must also specify a value of 2 (absolute data values) for the XSYS variable. (See also XSYS Variable.) If you use a value other than 2 for the XSYS variable, the graphics output is not displayed properly.

Using the XC and YC Variables with Character Data illustrates the XC variable.

Using the XC and YC Variables with Character Data

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Note: The X or XC variable is required unless either the MIDPOINT, GROUP, or SUBGROUP variable provides the horizontal coordinate. [cautionend]

CAUTION:: Do not use the X and XC variables in the same data set. Using both X and XC variables in the same data set can cause unpredictable results.

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Type:	character
Length:	Should match that of the plot variable in the procedure.
Default:	the value of XLAST or XLSTT
Restrictions:	Used only with output from the GCHART and GPLOT procedures. Ignored if the axes are numeric.