[wireframe-3d-basic] Basic 3D Wireframe Plot

[MarkusNeusinger]

Description

A 3D wireframe plot displays a surface as a mesh of lines connecting grid points in three-dimensional space. Unlike solid surfaces, wireframes show the underlying structure and allow seeing through to parts of the surface behind.

Key Features

• Grid of lines forming mesh structure
• See-through visualization of 3D shape
• Lines connecting adjacent grid points
• Often precedes surface plot for understanding

Applications

• Mathematical surface exploration
• 3D model structure visualization
• Function analysis and debugging
• Educational demonstrations of 3D concepts

Data Requirements

• x (numeric array) - X-axis grid values
• y (numeric array) - Y-axis grid values
• z (2D numeric array) - Height values at each (x,y) point
• Grid: typically 20x20 to 50x50 points

Visual Elements

• Grid lines in x and y directions
• 3D perspective or orthographic projection
• 3D axes with labels
• Optional: color variation by height
• Hidden line removal optional

[claude]

✅ Spec ID: wireframe-3d-basic

Rationale: This is a new plot type - a 3D wireframe mesh visualization that doesn't exist in the current specifications. It's distinct from surface plots as it shows the mesh structure with see-through lines rather than solid surfaces.

[github-actions]

✅ Specification Ready: wireframe-3d-basic

PR: #1027

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specification.md

wireframe-3d-basic: Basic 3D Wireframe Plot

Description

A 3D wireframe plot displays a mathematical surface as a mesh of lines connecting grid points in three-dimensional space. Unlike solid surface plots, wireframes render only the edges between grid points, creating a see-through visualization that reveals the underlying structure and allows viewing parts of the surface that would otherwise be hidden. This makes wireframes ideal for understanding the topology and shape of 3D functions.

Applications

• Visualizing mathematical functions z = f(x, y) to understand their shape and behavior
• Debugging and validating 3D surface models before rendering solid surfaces
• Teaching 3D coordinate systems and surface geometry in educational contexts
• Exploring terrain data or topographical information with structural clarity

Data

• x (1D numeric array) - X-axis grid values, evenly spaced
• y (1D numeric array) - Y-axis grid values, evenly spaced
• z (2D numeric array) - Height values at each (x, y) grid point
• Size: 20x20 to 50x50 grid points recommended for clarity
• Example: z = sin(sqrt(x^2 + y^2)) ripple function

Notes

• Grid lines should be rendered in both x and y directions
• Consider using a consistent line color or optional height-based coloring
• 3D perspective projection with appropriate viewing angle (e.g., elevation 30, azimuth 45)
• Label all three axes (X, Y, Z) with appropriate tick marks

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Next: Add approved label to merge this specification to main.

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🤖 spec-create workflow

[github-actions]

🚀 Specification Merged!

Specification: wireframe-3d-basic
PR: #1027 (merged)

The specification is now in main and synced to PostgreSQL.

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Next: Add generate:{library} labels to start generating implementations.

Available libraries: matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, bokeh, altair, plotnine, pygal, highcharts, letsplot

Or use workflow dispatch for bulk operations.

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🤖 spec-create workflow