Quiver Plot

Create a quiver plot

Choose the vector data format, then map position and direction components to build a 2D vector field.

Step 1

Use the current selection or full table, then create a new figure or add to an existing one. The example table contains 81 rows and 6 columns.

Data Range

Full table: 81 rows, 6 columns

Output

New Figure

Add to Existing Figure

Data Format

Step 2

Choose this format when horizontal and vertical components are available. X/Y place the arrow; U/V determine its direction and length.

Step 3

Map the position columns to X and Y. Each row places one arrow at the corresponding coordinate.

X Position

x rad · X

Y Position

y rad · Y1

U (X Component)

u_x · Y2

V (Y Component)

v_y · Y3

Tablejhtdb_isotropic1024_quiver_xy_tindex1Mapped Columns4

Step 4

Map the horizontal component to U and the vertical component to V. After creation, refine density, length, color, and the reference vector.

Confirm the X, Y, U, and V mappings, then click Create Figure.

These are the common settings for this plot type. For detailed line, marker, axis, legend, and font styling, see Styling.