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AbsoluteDashing

AbsoluteDashing[{d₁, d₂, ...}]
is a graphics directive which specifies that lines which follow are to be drawn dashed, with successive segments having absolute lengths d₁, d₂, ... (repeated cyclically).

AbsoluteDashing[d]
is equivalent to AbsoluteDashing[{d, d}].

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The absolute lengths are measured in units of printer's points, equal before magnification to of an inch.

AbsoluteDashing[{}] specifies that lines should be solid. »

AbsoluteDashing can be used in both two- and three-dimensional graphics, as well as in Style specifications.

The following symbolic forms for d can be used: Tiny, Small, Medium and Large. »

If a segment has a length d_i specified as 0, it is drawn as a dot whose diameter is the thickness of the line.

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Basic Examples (3)

Specify the dashing of lines as successive segments with lengths in printer's points:

Use Dashed, Dotted and DotDashed to specify predefined absolute dashings:

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Scope (2)

Properties & Relations (2)