Contour Layer

Contour plots can be used to show the variation of one variable across the data field. To add a contour layer to your plot, toggle-on "Contour" in the Plot sidebar.

warning00159.pngContour plots can only be plotted with organized data, such as IJ-ordered, IJK-ordered, or FE-data. Refer to Section 3 - 6 “Working with Unorganized Datasets” for information on organizing your dataset.

Additional options can be set on the Contour & Multi-Coloring Details (accessed via slice_details.jpg to the right of Contour in the Plot sidebar or Plot>Contour/Multi-Coloring) and the Contour page of the Zone Style dialog.

An example of each contour plot type is shown in Figure 9-1.

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Figure 9-1. Contour plot types.

note00161.pngContour plots for streamtraces, iso-surfaces, and slices are controlled by their respective details dialogs and are not discussed here. (Refer to Section 15 - 1.3 “Rod/Ribbon Page”, Section 16 - 3 “Iso-Surface Contour and Shade” and Section 14 - 1.3 “Contour Page”, respectively.)