Matlab Plots: Color Each Point w/ Function

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The discussion centers on efficiently coloring individual points in a 3D plot using MATLAB's plot3d command. The original poster sought a method to assign colors based on a custom function without resorting to slow loops. A solution was ultimately found, indicating that there are indeed ways to achieve this in a single command, enhancing performance and efficiency in MATLAB plotting.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with MATLAB programming
  • Understanding of 3D plotting with plot3d
  • Knowledge of custom functions in MATLAB
  • Basic concepts of color mapping in visualizations
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore MATLAB's built-in colormap functions for dynamic color assignments
  • Learn about vectorized operations in MATLAB to improve plotting efficiency
  • Investigate the use of scatter3 for point-specific color assignments
  • Study MATLAB documentation on graphics and plotting for advanced techniques
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This discussion is beneficial for MATLAB users, data visualizers, and researchers looking to enhance the efficiency and aesthetics of 3D plots through dynamic color assignments.

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Hi, I've been working on figuring out how to make each point in a plot a color specified by a function that I wrote. I was wondering if anyone knew how to do this in a single command. The only way i have though of making this work is with a loop that goes through each individual point and assigns a color which is incredibly slow and inefficient. I use the plot3d command. If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it greatly!
 
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figured out a solution! thank you for looking at my post
 

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