PENSORT
Specifies whether plotters draw graphics elements
in order of color.
| Used by: |
GOPTIONS statement, GDEVICE procedure, GDEVICE Parameters window |
| Default: |
device-dependent |
| Restriction: |
not supported by Java or ActiveX |
Syntax
GOPTIONS: PENSORT | NOPENSORT
Parameter Values
- PENSORT
- PENSORT=Y
-
causes the plotter
to draw all graphics elements of one color at one time. For example,
it draws all the red elements in the output, then all the blue elements,
and so on. This specification is compatible with previous releases.
Use it for plotters with real pens.
- NOPENSORT
- PENSORT=N
-
causes the plotter
to draw each element as it is encountered, regardless of its color.
For example, the plotter might draw a red circle, then a blue line,
and then a red line, and so on. This method is best for electrostatic
printers implemented with Metagraphics drivers of TYPE=PLOTTER. In
addition, NOPENSORT enables you to specify nonstandard color names.