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Question

Using with vectorin gnuplot, I can build beautiful vector fields of four-column datasets. What are my options if instead of a velocity vector field I want to plot a stream trace? Does it have gnuplotbuilt-in functionality to accomplish this?

Of course, I know that I can externally compute flow traces based on a vector field, but I would like it to be automated in Gnuplot. How to approach this (if possible)?

Answer 1

No, gnuplot does not have this ability. There really is a huge difference in processing between plotting a vector field and plotting streamlines. The vector field depends only on the local point, while streamlines must be calculated from previous data. What gnuplot does not do.