3D Graph Tools Toolbar
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Tools > Toolbars > 3D Graph Tools

Use this toolbar to rotate 3D graphs and 3D surface plot lighting and to resize the data region. By default, this toolbar only appears when a 3D scatterplot, 3D surface plot, or 3D wireframe plot is active. To hide this toolbar, choose Tools > Toolbars > 3D Graph Tools.

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Use to...

Rotate the graph clockwise or counterclockwise about the x-axis.

Rotate the graph clockwise or counterclockwise about the y-axis.

Rotate the graph clockwise or counterclockwise about the z-axis.

Rotate all 3D surface plot lighting clockwise or counterclockwise about the x-axis. For additional lighting controls, see Edit Surface - Lights.

Rotate all 3D surface plot lighting clockwise or counterclockwise about the y-axis.

Rotate all 3D surface plot lighting clockwise or counterclockwise about the z-axis.

Increase or decrease the size of the 3D box. (To zoom the graph window in or out, choose Editor > Zoom.)

Return the graph to its original position and zoom.

Return all lights to their original positions. Also returns other surface lighting options, except brightness, to their original settings.

Tip

When rotating a graph or graph lighting, click to rotate in small increments; click and hold for continuous rotation.