Using PROC SGPLOT for Quick High-Quality Graphs

New with SAS 9.2, ODS Graphics introduces a whole new way of generating high quality graphs using SAS. With just a few lines of code, one can add sophisticated graphs to the output of existing statistical procedures, or create stand-alone graphs. The SGPLOT procedure produces a variety of graphs including bar charts, scatter plots, and line graphs. Because ODS Graphics uses the Output Delivery System, graphs can be sent to ODS destinations, and use ODS styles. This paper shows how to produce different types of graphs using PROC SGPLOT, how to send one graph to different ODS destinations, and how to apply ODS styles to the graph. One will also show how to use the ODS Graphics Editor to make changes to graphs produced using ODS Graphics.