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 47.1

• “Specifying and saving X–Y data objects,” Section 47.2

• “Producing an X–Y plot,” Section 47.3

• “Operating on saved X–Y data objects,” Section 47.4

• “Customizing X–Y plot axes,” Section 47.5

• “Customizing X–Y curve appearance,” Section 47.6

• “Customizing X–Y plot appearance,” Section 47.7

• “Customizing the X–Y plot title,” Section 47.8

• “Customizing the appearance of the X–Y plot legend,” Section 47.9

• “Customizing border and fill colors for an X–Y plot,” Section 47.10