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

Syntax

LINE=line-type;

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
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 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
Line Values used with the PIE Function
Last updated: June 23, 2026