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MeshShading

MeshShading
is an option for plotting functions that gives lists of colors to use for regions between mesh divisions.

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MeshShading->{c₁, c₂, ...} specifies that directives c_i should be used cyclically for each of the n+1 regions defined by n mesh divisions.

MeshShading->{{c₁₁, c₁₂, ...}, {c₂₁, ...}, ...} specifies that the c_ij should be used cyclically for the i, j patch defined by two mesh functions.

If k mesh functions are specified, the setting for MeshShading should be an array of depth k.

The setting for MeshShading can be a SparseArray object.

The default setting MeshShading->None specifies that no additional directives associated with mesh regions should be added.

The elements of the MeshShading array should be color directives such as RGBColor, Hue, or named colors such as Red and Blue. They can also include Opacity.

In cases where regions defined by MeshShading are surfaces, directives such as EdgeForm, FaceForm and Specularity can be used.

When the regions defined by MeshShading are lines, directives such as Thickness and Dashing can also be used.

Directives can be combined using Directive[g₁, g₂, ...].

Basic Examples (4)

Style the areas between mesh lines:

Alternate colors along a curve:

Use MeshShading with ColorFunction:

Use MeshShading to remove portions of a surface:

Mesh MeshFunctions MeshStyle ColorFunction PlotStyle ContourShading

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New in 6.0: Graphics & Visualization Options

New in 6

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