User Guide

TopicsSection
• Point Probe
• Rotate
• Pan
• Scale
Analyzing Plots - Plot analyzing tools
• Interactive Plot Builder
• The plots[animate] Command
Creating Animations - Interactive and command-
driven methods to display animations
• Animation Context BarPlaying Animations - Tools to run animations
• Interactive Plot Builder Animation
Options
• Context Menu Options
• The animate Command Options
Customizing Animations - Methods for applying
plot options before and after an animation dis-
plays
• Saving Plots to File FormatsExporting - Methods for exporting plots
• Accessing Code for the Color PlatesCode for Color Plates - Information on color
plates
5.2 Creating Plots
Maple offers several methods to easily plot an expression. These methods
include:
• The Interactive Plot Builder
• Context menus
• Dragging to a plot region
• Commands
Each method offers a unique set of advantages. The method you use depends
on the type of plot to display, as well as your personal preferences.
190 • 5 Plots and Animations