After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Use the GRAPH request to specify bar charts, histograms, connected point plots or scatter diagrams
	Describe parameters that specify graph type and the general appearance of the graph
	Control the scaling of the horizontal and vertical axes
	Define graphs with single or multiple variables
	Describe alternate display devices
	Add headings and footings to FOCUS graphs
	Use techniques to create graphs with special formats

Introduction to Graphics
Reviews rules for coding FOCUS statements. Shows how to create FOCUS graphics and describes the types of FOCUS graphs. Reviews the parameters which affect graph appearance when used.
 

	Course Conventions Rules for coding FOCUS statements.  Standards used when showing the format of FOCUS commands, simulating FOCUS sessions, entering GRAPH requests and displaying output.
	Graph Types The GRAPH request to produce FOCUS graphs.  Various types of graphs supported by FOCUS.
	Concepts The X and Y axes.  Parameters that affect the general appearance of the graph.
	Graph Parameters The SET command to specify graph parameters.

Bar Charts
Shows how to create single and multiple variable bar charts and multiple page bar charts.  Describes parameters specific to bar charts.
 

	Controlling the Format Different types of bar charts by use of the COUNT and SUM verbs in conjunction with the BY clause.
	Specifying Parameters Parameters which affect the appearance of bar charts.

Histograms
Shows how to create single and multiple variable histograms, as well as multiple page histograms.  Also describes the parameters specific to histograms.
 

	Controlling the Format Different types of histograms by using the ACROSS clause.
	Specifying the Parameters Parameters which affect the appearance of the graph.  Parameters that control the plot.

Connected Point Plots
Shows how to create single and multiple variable connected point plots and multiple page connected point plots.  Describes parameters specific to connected point plots.
 

	Controlling the Format Requests which produce different types of connected point plots.
	Specifying the Parameters Parameters which affect the appearance of connected point plots.

Scatter Diagrams
Shows how to create single and multiple variable scatter diagrams and multiple page scatter diagrams.  Describes parameters specific to scatter diagrams.
 

	Controlling the Format Different types of scatter diagrams by use of the PRINT verb.
	Specifying Parameters Parameters which affect the appearance of the scatter diagrams.

Additional Topics
Presents the use of tuning techniques to obtain desired results.  Shows how to create graphs with special formats.  Describes alternate display devices.  Analyzes a sample graph request.
 

	Tuning Techniques Reproduction of a previously displayed graph with the REPLOT command.  Use of the ?SET command to display all graph parameters currently in effect.  How to produce a graph and report with RETYPE.
	Special Formats Use of column positioning markers to embed data in graphs.  Plotting date fields.  Special considerations.
	Alternate Devices Other types of display devices and their capabilities.  Graph requests for subsequent use.
	A Practical Example Sample graph request to describe its capabilities.  Use of other FOCUS features to manipulate the graph data.