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Drawing a 3D Graph

3D Graph Example

Example 1: To graph the hyperbolic paraboloid z = x2/2 – y2/8.

uClassPad Operation

(1)In the 3D Graph application, make the 3D Graph Editor window active.

(2)Tap 7to display the View Window dialog box, and then configure the parameters shown below.

xmin = –3

xmax = 3

xgrid = 25

ymin = –3

ymax = 3

ygrid = 25

angle θ = 45

angle φ = 70

 

Except for angle θ, all of the above settings are initial defaults.

After everything is the way you want, tap [OK] to close the View Window dialog box.

(3)Tap line z2 on the 3D Graph Editor window, and then input x2/2 – y2/8. x{2/2-y{2/8

(4)Press E.

This stores the expression you input and selects it, which is indicated by the button changing to “”.

(5)Tap %to graph the expression.

Here, you can use the cursor key to rotate the graph on the display. On the 3D Graph window, you can rotate the graph image by dragging with the stylus. For more information, see “5-4 Manipulating a Graph on the 3D Graph Window”.

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