[pstricks] Solid mathematical surfaces with pst-3dplot

[Herbert Voss]

Paul Smith wrote:

> Sometime ago, I asked here whether it was possible with PSTricks to
> draw a graph like the one attached. At that time, pst-3dplot could
> approximately do that. I say 'approximately' as it could not draw the
> surface without any grid. I am now asking whether pst-3dplot has
> meanwhile got the ability to draw solid (without any grid)
> mathematical surfaces.

have a look at http://perce.de/LaTeX/pst-IIID/
It is highly experimental, but the Example.pdf
shows some surfaces of functions.

Manuel is also working on a new pst-vue3d.
Maybe he has some more ideas.

Herbert