How to Create a 3D Graph on a Mac

The latest release of Apple's Mac OS X operating system, also known as Leopard, includes a full-scale graphing calculator program that can create graphs on both a 2D and 3D axis. The Grapher application includes example graphs, and also allows users to enter their own calculations while customizing the appearance and function. This article explains how to create a new 3D graph using the Grapher application on a Mac.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mac running OS X 10.5 or later

1. Open a new Finder window by clicking on the icon in the dock.

2. Navigate to the "Utilities" folder, which can be found in the "Applications" section of the Mac hard drive.

3. Double-click on the "Grapher" icon to launch the graphic calculator program.

4. Select the "3D Graph" tab at the top of the Grapher window.

5. Select a default appearance for your new graph from the list in the Grapher window, then click "Open" to create the new graph.