Plot Properties for a Function Plot

Use this panel to set the domain of a plotted function, to set the number of samples used to display the function, and to determine whether the function plot is displayed in continuous or discrete form. By default, Sketchpad plots new functions over a domain corresponding to the width of the screen.

You can also set the domain of a plotted function by dragging the arrowheads that appear at the endpoints of the function plot.

When entering limits for the domain, you can use mathematical expressions like 2*3 and p/4. (Windows users: Press p for p. Mac users: Press Option+p.)

The illustration below shows a function plot displayed first in continuous form, then in discrete form.

The default number of samples assigned to newly constructed loci and function plots is determined by Sampling Preferences.