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3D Plot Functions

 

Overview

This describes the various techniques available for interacting with 3D plots.

 

Actions

Displaying the Coordinates of a Point

Hover the mouse pointer over the point. The coordinates show in the area below the plot.

 

Selecting a Point

Click a point on the plot or click on an item in the legend. The selection is highlighted on the plot and in the legend.

 

Selecting Multiple Items

Press and hold the <Ctrl> key and click on items in the legend or points on the plot. The items are highlighted in the legend and on the plot.

 

Selecting a Series of Items

Press and hold the <Shift> key and click on the first and last item in the series on the legend. The items are highlighted in the legend and on the plot. (<Shift>-click has the same behavior as <Ctrl>-click on the plot).

 

Rotating the Plot

Click on the plot and drag. The plot rotates in the direction the mouse moves.

 

Zooming the Plot

Press the <Alt> key and then click and drag up or down on the plot.

 

Panning the Plot

Right-click and drag on the plot.

 

Displaying the Plot Shortcut Menu

Right-click on the legend to display a shortcut menu:

Select an enabled function item.

Element

Description

Select All

Select all items on a plot.

Select None

De-select all items on a plot.

Color

Select a color from the color context menu. The selected item is re-drawn using the new color.

Export Image

Export an image of the plot.

 

Using Plot Buttons

 

Related Topics:

Color By Gene Lists or Variables

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