Re: Multiple mesh plot with a correct legend

[Bill Denney]

Xandri Farr wrote:
> Thank you for the response.  I'm using GNU Octave, version 2.1.73.
> I had a look at "help colormap" but this as far as I understand only
> manages the colour of the different plots.  The part I would really
> would like to edit is the description given to each mesh/surface 
> drawn on the axis.  Something like "help legend" provides the following:
>
> " Legend puts a legend on the current plot using the specified strings
>   as labels. Use independant strings (@var{st1}, @var{st2}, @var{st3}...), a
>   matrix of strings (@var{matstr}), or a cell array of strings (@var{cell})
>   to specify legends. Legend works on line graphs, bar graphs, etc..."
>
> I could not apply this command successfully to a multiple mesh plot.
Hi Xandri,

If possible, the best solution would likely be to upgrade to the most 
recent version of Octave: 3.0.1.  There have been many changes to 
Octave, especially in the graphics code, and they will likely help you 
with what you're looking to do.

Have a good day,

Bill