This chapter explains the concept of X–Y plotting and gives details of how to create X–Y data objects and how to produce and customize an X–Y plot. The following topics are covered:

• “Understanding X–Y plotting,” Section 46.1

• “Specifying and saving X–Y data objects,” Section 46.2

• “Producing an X–Y plot,” Section 46.3

• “Operating on saved X–Y data objects,” Section 46.4

• “Customizing X–Y plot axes,” Section 46.5

• “Customizing X–Y curve appearance,” Section 46.6

• “Customizing X–Y plot appearance,” Section 46.7

• “Customizing the X–Y plot title,” Section 46.8

• “Customizing the appearance of the X–Y plot legend,” Section 46.9

• “Customizing border and fill colors for an X–Y plot,” Section 46.10