Create 3D plot using Excel data

Hello,

I have an Excel file containing around 10.000 row and 15 columns, with 10 first column are parameters my robot (for example foot length, arm width, ...) and last 5 columns are results (each row have a completely different kind of data for example speed, jump height, ...). Each row is a different combination of all parameters with it's results.

I want to be able to create 3D plots with on each axis a parameter and on colour a result.

Can you please indicate me the best method to perform this ?

NB : I'm completely a newbie on Matlab, sorry for that.

Answer 1

[Cris LaPierre]

When you say you are a complete newbie, my first recommendation is to complete MATLAB Onramp.

Your problem has 2 parts

1. Importing your data into MATLAB
2. Creating a 3D plot

Importind Data and simple plotting are both topics covered in onramp. They likely won't cover exactly what you'll need to do, but will build a good foundation to build on.

Once you have those fundamentals, I suggest this page on importing spreadsheet data.

As for creating 3D plots, there are a variety of options depending on what type of plot you want: iine, scatter, mesh, contour, etc. Ch 8 of MATLAB Onramp is probably relevant here, as the documentation is a good place to start. It will help you with the syntax and give you examples to help you get started.