Graphics

Using Functions to Edit Graphs

If you prefer to work from the MATLAB command line or if you are creating an M-file, you can use MATLAB commands to edit the graphs you create. Taking advantage of MATLAB's Handle Graphics system, you can use the set and get commands to change the properties of the objects in a graph.

Note    Plot editing mode provides an alternative way to access the properties of MATLAB graphic objects. However, you can only access a subset of object properties through this mechanism. You may need to use a combination of interactive editing and command line editing to achieve the effect you desire.

Using Plot Editing Mode

The MATLAB figure window supports a point-and-click style editing mode that you can use to customize the appearance of your graph. This section describes how to start plot edit mode and perform basic editing tasks, including:

• Selecting Objects in a Graph
• Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Objects
• Moving and Resizing Objects
• Editing Objects in a Graph
• Saving Your Work
• Changing Your View of an Axes

Interactive Plot Editing

Starting Plot Edit Mode