devDims {prada} | R Documentation

## Device Dimensions for plate plots

### Description

Calculate device dimensions for plate plots

### Usage

    devDims(width, height, ncol=12, nrow=8, res=72)

### Arguments

`width` | Device width in inches.
`height` | Device width in inches.
`ncol` | Number of columns for plate plot.
`nrow` | Number of rows for plate plot.
`res` | The resolution of the graphic device used for plotting.

### Details

The function computes the device dimensions needed to create plate plots that fit perfectly in the device. This is necessary to retain the aspect ratio of the plots.

One of width or height need to be specified, the missing value will be computed.

### Value

A list with items `width, height, pwidth` and `pheight`. These are the width and height values in inches and pixels respectively.

### Author(s)

Florian Hahne

### See Also

`plotPlate`

### Examples

    devDims(width=10)

[Package prada version 1.10.1 Index]