Rotating, Spinning, or Zooming a 3D Plot

Rotating a 3D Plot

To rotate a 3D plot using the mouse:

  1. Click in the plot and hold down the mouse button.
  2. Drag the mouse across the plot region in the direction you wish to rotate the image.
  3. Release the mouse button when the plot is in the desired position.

Zooming a 3D Plot

To zoom in on a 3D plot using the mouse:

  1. Click in the plot and hold the [Ctrl] key and mouse button down.
  2. Drag the mouse up or to the left to zoom out. Drag the mouse down or to the right to zoom in.
  3. Release the mouse when the plot is at the desired resolution.

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Rotation and Zoom by value

To rotate or zoom a 3D plot by a specific amount:

  1. Double-click on the plot.
  2. Click on the General tab in the dialog box.
  3. Enter appropriate numbers in Rotation, Tilt, Twist, or Zoom, then click Apply to preview.

Spinning a Plot

To put a 3D plot into continuous motion:

  1. Click in the plot and hold the [Shift] key and mouse button down.
  2. Drag the mouse in the direction you want the plot to spin.
  3. Release the mouse.

The plot spins continuously until you click again inside the plot.

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