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Creating 3-D Models with Patches


Introduction to Patch Objects
Overview of what a patch object is and how to define one
Multifaceted Patches
Shows how to define a 3-D patch object using both x-, y-, and z-coordinate and faces/vertices data, and illustrates flat and interpolated face coloring
Specifying Patch Coloring
How to specify patch coloring using various patch properties
Patch Edge Coloring
Details about how MATLAB determines patch edge coloring
Interpreting Indexed and Truecolor Data
Specifying color data that uses colormaps or defines explicit colors


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