quiver()

Plotting

quiver() is a MATLAB®-compatible plotting function for vector field plot. draws arrows at (x, y) with components (u, v). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Vector field plot. Draws arrows at (X, Y) with components (U, V).

Syntax

quiver(X, Y, U, V)
quiver(X, Y, U, V, scale)

Examples — run quiver() in your browser

g = meshgrid(-2:1:2, -2:1:2); quiver(g.X, g.Y, -g.Y, g.X)
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Frequently Asked Questions about quiver()

Is the quiver() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open quiver() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use quiver()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The quiver() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does quiver() do?

Vector field plot. Draws arrows at (X, Y) with components (U, V). It is a MATLAB®-compatible plotting function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: quiver(X, Y, U, V).

Can I run quiver() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls quiver(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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