plot3D

Block Category: Signal Consumer

Description: The plot3D block provides an easy method to plot and visualize vector and matrix data as three-dimensional objects. You can manipulate the 3D objects in the following ways:

•      Display the objects as data points, curves, or solid surfaces

•      Use a light source to create realistic surfaces

•      Export the data and mesh dimensions of the objects to standard file formats.

•      Rotate, zoom, and drag the 3D objects

•      Control the axes, grid lines, and bounding box for the plot

Memory usage: There is finite memory for plot3D plots. If the plot3D block’s memory usage, which is calculated at the start of the simulation, exceeds the memory available, Embed displays an Out of Memory message and aborts the simulation.

Resizing plots: You can change the size or shape of the plot3D block for better viewing by clicking on the Maximize button in the upper right-hand corner of the plot3D or dragging its edges or corners.

Rotating, dragging, and zooming a 3D object: Using the following keyboard and mouse key combinations, you can manipulate the plot in the following ways:

Note: When you activate the Enable Diffuse Lighting and Setup Light parameters under the Lighting tab, the above keyboard and mouse key combinations are used to control light position and direction.