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Axis Class

The Axis class represents an axis on a graph. It can be used to customize the axis style and representation.

Some attributes can be read and changed with get and set :

  • axiscolor : Change the color of the axis and tick marks.
  • hidden : Change the visibility (Boolean true) is hidden.
  • label : Change the axis label.
  • labelcolor : Change the color of the label.
  • labelvalues : Display LABELS or NUMBERS (for label axes).
  • max : Maximum limit.
  • min : Minimum limit.
  • order : The direction (INCREASING or DECREASING) of the axis.
  • scale : The scale (LINEAR or LOGARITHMIC) of the axis.
  • stepsize : Step size.
  • subdivisions : Subdivisions between ticks.
  • tickorient : The direction (VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL) of the tick labels.
  • zoomlock : Lock the axis to block zooming.

Public Functions

get{ attribute }
move{ position }
set{ attribute value }

Detailed Functions Descriptions

get

get{ attribute }

Get an attribute of the axis. See the list of attributes in the Axis description.

Parameters :

  • attribute : The attribute name to fetch.

Return : The attribute value.

move

move{ position }

Move the axis closest or furthest from the plot area.

Parameters :

  • position : The position of the axis (CLOSEST or FURTHEST)

set

set{ attribute value }

Set an attribute of the axis. See the list of attributes in the Axis description.

Parameters :

  • attribute : The attribute name to set.

  • value : The value to set to the attribute.