New in 8.0: Visualization & Graphics
Mathematica 8 adds a number of new areas for visualization, including statistical, financial, wavelet, and control-related visualizations. These areas all provide a high level of automation for both algorithms and aesthetics.
Mathematica 8 also brings a number of improvements to all the existing areas, including textures and filled curves, for a richer graphics language as well as a brand-new interactive graphics editor.
SmoothHistogram — smooth density estimate
ProbabilityScalePlot — normal plot, Weibull plot, etc.
CandlestickChart — candlestick and OHLC chart of open-high-low-close prices
InteractiveTradingChart — interactive trading chart
WaveletListPlot — plot wavelet transform coefficients
RootLocusPlot — plot root locations as a parameter varies
PairedBarChart — create paired bar charts
ScalingFunctions — specify which scaling functions should be used when charting
New and Improved Scientific Visualization
DiscretePlot (modified) — plot a discrete function of one variable
DiscretePlot3D — plot a discrete function of two variables
TextureCoordinateFunction — specify texture mapping for visualization functions
Improved Interactive Graphics Editing
(modified) — draw and edit graphics interactively
Texture — specify texture faces of polygons or other filled graphics objects
FilledCurve — filled area with segment boundary in 2D
JoinedCurve — joined curve segments in 2D
Translate (modified) — represent multiple copies of graphics primitives
Arrow (modified) — efficiently represent multiple copies of arrows
Speak (modified) — speak any expression, including math and diagrams
SpokenString (modified) — spoken representation of an expression
