How do I create a vector plot using Surfer 6?
A. To create a vector plot, you must first create a data file containing X,Y coordinates, angle and magnitude columns. Angular data should be in degrees, where a positive value rotates the symbol counterclockwise. If you use an arrow in the Default Symbols symbol set as your symbol, 0 degrees rotation will result in an arrow pointing up. In a Surfer plot window, choose the Post command from the Map menu. In the Worksheet Columns group, specify the columns containing the X and Y coordinates, and the column containing the angle data. Click the Default Symbol button and choose an arrow symbol from the Symbol palette. Click OK and your selection appears in the Default Symbol button. In the Symbol Size group, select the Proportional option, and click the Scaling button. Select the Linear Scaling Method option, and specify the worksheet column containing the magnitude data. If you want, you can specify the Symbol Height corresponding to specific data values. Click OK twice, and a vector plot
