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How to create a grid
Version: 3.x, 4.x, 5.x - Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Notebook
In Version 5.5, you can create a grid quickly by creating and modifying a
simple 2D plot. In any version, you can create a grid by graphing a series of
lines on a 2D Rectangular plot. Once you have created the plot you want, you
can save it as a fragment for repeated use.
Creating a grid in Version 5.5
These steps create a 5x5 grid. Modify them as necessary to make a grid that is
the size you need.
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In mathematics, enter the vector (-5,0,5,0).
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On the Compute toolbar, click the Plot 2D Rectangular button
or, from the Compute menu, choose
Plot 2D and then choose
Rectangular.
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In mathematics, enter and select (0,-5) and drag
it to the plot frame.
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In mathematics, enter and select (0,5) and drag it
to the plot frame.
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Select the plot frame and from the Edit menu,
choose Plot Properties.
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On the Axes tab sheet,
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Choose Equal Scaling Along Each Axis.
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Set Axes Type to Normal
or Framed.
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Check Grid Lines and Axis
Tips.
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Choose OK.
Now you can drag an expression to the grid.
Creating grid lines in build 2347 of Versions 4.1 and all builds of Version 5.0
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Toggle to math mode.
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Type ((-10,-10),(-10,10)).
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From the Compute menu, choose
Plot 2D and then choose
Rectangular.
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Select the plot and choose Properties.
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Choose the View tab and uncheck
Default.
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Set the x and y intervals to -10 and
10.
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Choose the Items Plotted tab.
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In the Plot Style section, choose Line rather
than Point.
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To add another line to the plot, click Add Item
and type ((-9,-10),(-9,10)) and choose
OK.
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Repeat step 9 to add vertical and horizontal lines to the plot until your grid
is complete.
Creating grid lines in Version 3.x
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Toggle to math mode.
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Type (-10,-10),(-10,10).
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Choose Maple.
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Choose Plot 2D and then choose
Rectangular.
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Revise the plot.
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Choose the Plot Components page.
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Make sure the plot style is Line rather than
Point.
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To add another line to the plot, click Add Item
and type (-9,-10),(-9,10) and choose
OK.
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Repeat step 8 to add items to the plot until your grid is complete.
See also
Last revised 12/18/07
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