Absolute Size of a Grob

Description

This function converts a unit object into absolute units. Absolute units are unaffected, but non-absolute units are converted into "null" units.

Usage

absolute.size(unit)

Arguments

Details

Absolute units are things like "inches", "cm", and "lines". Non-absolute units are "npc" and "native".

This function is designed to be used in widthDetails and heightDetails methods.

Value

An object of class "unit".

Author(s)

Paul Murrell

See Also

widthDetails and heightDetails methods.