Create a 3D graph of a formula field

You can create a 3D graph for formula fields with independent domains that contain two or more independent variables.

1. In the Simulation Navigator, expand the Fields node.

2. Right-click the formula field that you want to plot and choose Plot(XYZ).The Field XY Graph3D dialog box appears.

3. In the Independent Variable 1 group, from the Variable list, select one of the independent variables against which to graph the dependent variable.For example, if the field defines pressure as a function of Cartesian coordinates, you select either the X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, or Z-coordinate.

4. In the Independent Variable 2 group, from the Variable list, select the other independent variable against which to graph the dependent variable.For example, if you selected the X-coordinate in the previous step, you can select either the Y-coordinate or Z-coordinate in this step. Any independent variables that you do not select to use in the graph are referred to as control variables. To create the graph, you must specify numerical values for each control variable.

5. In the Dependent Variable group, from the Variable list, select the dependent variable for which to create the graph.

6. If applicable, in the Control Variables group, in the control variable boxes, type the values for the control variables.

7. In the Bounds groups, in the Minimum and Maximum boxes, type values to define the ranges to graph for the independent variables you selected in Steps 3 and 4.

8. In the Bounds groups, in the Number of points box, type the value for the resolution of points that the software uses to create the graph for the independent variables you selected in Steps 3 and 4.

9. Click OK.The Viewport dialog box appears.

10. Do one of the following:To create the graph in the graphics window, click in the graphics window.To create the graph in a new viewport, click .

11. (Optional) To format the graph, double-click objects that you want to edit. Examples of objects that you can edit include the title, axis labels, axis ranges, among others.

12. (Optional) To edit the graph style, colors that are used, and so on, double-click a curve or the surface.

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