Normally, I used ViewPoint in the code in Plot3D. Most of the time, I will use mouse to rotate the 3D object to get a better view point. The problem is, when I find the best view point for me, is there any way to get the ViewPoint parameters for the rotated scene, such as {-1.25, 2.31, 1.8}, so I can repeat the plot or use it in the future?
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One way is to set a symbol equal to the initial default viewpoint.
v = Options[Plot3D, ViewPoint][[1, 2]]
(* {1.3, -2.4, 2.} *)
Use that symbol dynamically in the plot. Monitor the dynamic value of v and note the value when the rotated plot is pleasing to you:
Plot3D[
Sin[x + y^2],
{x, -3, 3},
{y, -2, 2},
ViewPoint -> Dynamic[v]
]
Dynamic[v]
(* {2, -0.9, 2.5} *)
answered Nov 28, 2016 at 0:08
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Here is how you can extract the ViewPoint family options from a graphic after interaction. Once you have the options, simply do a copy-paste them in the initial code :
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$\begingroup$ Duplicate of this, but maybe more attractive ? Should I delete or move my answer ? $\endgroup$– andre314Mar 10, 2017 at 14:24
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1$\begingroup$ This is a far more intuitive, and in my opinion more useful answer to the question. $\endgroup$ Aug 2, 2019 at 8:34
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Options[..., ViewPoint]around the already rotated output. The graphics should be in the place of....ViewVerticalmay also change during rotating, as well as some other parameters. $\endgroup$