Graphing Calculator 3D Contours

This page explains how to plot a 3D contour in Graphing Calculator 3D.

Steps:

  1. Plot your equation in 3D.
  2. From "Draw" combo-box select "Contour".
  3. [Optional] Click on the color box to select a color for your contour.
  4. [Optional] Click on the button with 3-lines icon. This will pop up a dialog box that allows you to specify the exact z-levels of contour lines.
  5. [Optional] Drag the Thickness slider to increase or decrease the thickness of contour lines.

Plot contour graph in 3d

Plot contour graph of implicit equation in 3d