Types of Graphics Objects :: Handle Graphics Objects (Graphics)

Graphics

Types of Graphics Objects

There are two basic types of graphics objects:

Core graphics objects -- Used by high-level plotting functions and by composite objects to create plot objects

Composite objects -- Composed of core graphics objects that have been grouped together to provide a more convenient interface

Composite objects form the basis for four subcategories of graphics objects.

Plot objects -- Composed of basic graphics objects, but enable properties to be set on plot object level

Annotation objects -- Exist on a layer separate from other graphics objects

Group objects -- Create groups of objects that can behave as one in certain respects. You can parent any axes child object to a group object, including other group object.

UI objects -- User interface objects are used to construct graphical user interfaces.

Graphics objects are interdependent, so the graphics display typically contains a variety of objects that, in conjunction, produce a meaningful graph or picture.

Information on Specific Graphics Objects

See the following sections for more information on the various types of graphics objects.

Graphics Windows -- the Figure

Core Graphics Objects

For information on user interface objects and their application, see the Creating Graphical User Interfaces documentation.

Organization of Graphics Objects Graphics Windows -- the Figure