grid (version 3.3)

absolute.size: 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

unit

An object of class "unit".

Value

• An object of class "unit".

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.

See Also

widthDetails and heightDetails methods.