3D Quiver with volumized arrows

Produce a 3D quiver of arrows with many visualization options

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This quiver3D differs from the basic quiver3 in that it allows far more options for visualization. Based on the 'surf' command, you can produce color-based visuals of your data via the multiple arrows to more accurately portray your results with true, three-dimensional arrows.

hQ = quiver3D(posArray, magArray, colorArray);

% Returns the arrow handles (stem and arrow head separate for more specific visualization: see arrow3D submission for further details). Send an array in the form of: posArray = [x1,y1,z1; x2,y2,z2;...], with same form for delta values and RGB colors.
Provides a full demo using:

playshow demoQuiver3D

Cite As

Shawn Arseneau (2026). 3D Quiver with volumized arrows (https://se.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/12285-3d-quiver-with-volumized-arrows), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0

Enhanced the help preamble as well as changed the input format of the arrow parameters to be more succinct.
'clf' removed from demoQuiver3D such that the 'playshow' command functions properly.