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 43.1

• “Specifying and saving X–Y data objects,” Section 43.2

• “Producing an X–Y plot,” Section 43.3

• “Operating on saved X–Y data objects,” Section 43.4

• “Customizing X–Y plot axes,” Section 43.5

• “Customizing X–Y curve appearance,” Section 43.6

• “Customizing X–Y plot appearance,” Section 43.7

• “Customizing the X–Y plot title,” Section 43.8

• “Customizing the appearance of the X–Y plot legend,” Section 43.9

• “Customizing border and fill colors for an X–Y plot,” Section 43.10