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- PLOT (yexpr{,zexpr}); Output trace to graphics screen
-
- The PLOT procedure uses the current scaling and labeling values to
- create a plot on the graphics screen of the values calculated for
- 'yexpr' during the implicit loop in which this call is executed.
- Values along the X axis nominally correspond to the implicit loop
- variable (i.e. step time). Plots versus some other variable can be
- accomplished via the XAXIS control statement. In this case, the
- START, BIAS, and DUR controls specify the subset of the XAXIS data file
- to be used. The number of points plotted is a function of the
- duration and step size parameters.
-
- If more than one trace is generated then each trace is labeled with
- a number corresponding to the order in which the PLOT calls were
- entered in the source code. Trace numbers appear above and to
- the right of their corresponding trace (unless the trace
- subsequently plots through the number). Up to 25 traces may be
- accumulated on a single plot.
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- Plot scaling and labeling is determined by the control parameter
- values set when the first PLOT call is executed. All subsequent
- plots are scaled accordingly until an ERASE procedure is executed.
- Trace numbers are also reset when an ERASE executes.
-
- DAN has a simulated 3D plotting mode that is automatically invoked when
- a PLOT statement contains more than one argument. The second argument
- is considered to be the Z axis value. A left handed coordinate system
- is used, so the Z axis extends into the screen. Limited control over
- the apparent viewing angle is possible with the ANGLE control
- statement. Certain restrictions apply to 3D mode; namely,
-
- - Use connected line segments for each trace.
- - Draw from front to back.
-
- If these restrictions are not observed, the hidden line algorithm
- used for 3D mode will not work.
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