Graphmatica and equations for a christmas tree

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Graphmatica may not be suitable for creating a Christmas tree shape using traditional equations, as the required curves do not represent functions due to multiple y-values for single x-values. Users suggest plotting numerous points to approximate the shape instead. However, the program lacks functionality for drawing lines after points are plotted, limiting the ability to create a continuous curve. Each plotted point appears as a fat circle, which can visually simulate a line if enough points are used. Overall, achieving a Christmas tree design in Graphmatica is challenging but possible with creative plotting techniques.
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Hey does anyone know how to use graphmatica.

I need to create equations to make a christmas tree.
 
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Welcome to Physics Forums williamsk!

I do personally have graphmatica, although I can not think of anyway to plot a Christmas tree, and I'm almost certain any relation that would draw a Christmas tree would not work in graphmatica. Sorry :( If the equation doesn't matter as much as the shape, just plot in lots and lots of points to make the tree.
 
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Is their anyway of drawing lines after you have plot the points
 
Nope, usually when you plot some points the program can get a curve to somewhat fit the points, but a christmas tree will have lots of points on a vertical line, ie some x values will have many y values. Since this means that the curve is not a function, this severly restricts our ability to find a curve to fit the data. So basically, not :( But each point is represented by a fat circle, if you plotted enough it would look like a line.
 
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