Graphics and GUIs with MATLAB, Third Edition

Graphics and GUIs with MATLAB completely examines the MATLAB graphics system, describing the enhancements and added features of MATLAB 5. This second edition provides illustrative example sets to simplify the process of learning and mastering the powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use graphics environment. This book serves technical professionals using MATLAB's plotting capabilities, MATLAB programmers learning about the graphics environment, and anyone creating pictures using mathematical expressions. Graphics and GUIs with MATLAB extensively outlines the spectrum of MATLAB graphics and graphical user interfaces: instructing readers to maximize the high performance and open-environment capabilities for generating, displaying, and analyzing numerical data as well as enabling readers to quickly create interesting and beautiful graphics. The book covers plotting, color, animation, the new z buffer algorithm, new functions for generating graphics for presentations, and GUI programming techniques. Designed as both an introduction for those unfamiliar with the software's capabilities and as an advanced learning tool for those regularly working on MATLAB, Graphics and GUIs with MATLAB uses step-by-step tutorials that guide its reader through its graphics - featuring a level of detail, explanation, and instruction that permits readers to discover the full potential of the MATLAB graphics programming capability.