Insert Graph Commands |
Use the Insert > Graph choices to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional interactive graphs. You can update graphs by changing input values, and you can display multiple traces or surfaces on a single graph.
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Two-dimensional plots |
In addition to various formatting options, you can also zoom and trace values on 2D plots.
Inserts the X-Y plot operator containing placeholders for x and y values as well as endpoints of the axes. You can define an independent range variable or vector, or let Mathcad choose a range using a QuickPlot. You can also type @ or choose the X-Y button from the Graph toolbar.
Inserts the polar plot operator containing placeholders for an angle variable and a radial expression. You can define an independent range variable or vector, or let Mathcad choose a range using a QuickPlot. You can also type [Ctrl]7 or choose the Polar Plot button from the Graph toolbar.
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Three-dimensional plots |
Three-dimensional plots can be created from a matrix, a function, or a set of vectors. In the case of matrices, the row and column numbers correspond to the x and y axes, respectively. The values of the matrix elements represent the heights above the xy plane. Similarly, a function uses ranges of x and y to generate values for height z (or a range over a single parameter for all axes). For a set of vectors or matrices, specify the x, y, and z coordinates independently. See individual plot types for more information.
You can format 3D Plots in a variety of ways, rotate or zoom them, and annotate them.
Creates a surface plot or type [Ctrl]2 or choose the Surface Plot button on the Graph toolbar.
Creates a contour plot or type [Ctrl]5 or choose the Contour Plot button on the Graph toolbar.
Creates a scatter plot for which you can specify color and symbol properties or choose the Scatter Plot button on the Graph toolbar. No surface is drawn to connect the points.
Creates a 3D bar chart or choose the Bar Plot button on the Graph toolbar.
Creates a 2D vector field plot of a matrix or choose the Vector Field Plot button on the Graph toolbar.
Opens the 3D Plot Wizard to guide you through creating a 3D plot. Use this option any time you want to choose style options (color, lines, and so on) for a three-dimensional plot before creating it. Plots can always be reconfigured by double-clicking to open the Format dialog.