How to get a plot from Mathematica to Latex (in laymens)

[DeanDeanDean]

OK.

Could somebody please tell me how to get a graph/plot from Mathematica into WinEdit.

I've seached on the internet and it all talks about source codes and a lot of other stuff I don't understand.

Copy and paste does not seem to be an option!

Could some one exlpain to how to do it? I'm desparate.

Thanks.

 

[CompuChip]

No, copy/paste only works in programs like Word, not in markup languages like LaTeX (or HTML, for that matter).

You need to save the picture as a separate file, and include that in your LaTeX document.
In Mathematica, you can right-click the image and click "Save graphic as...", if you have Mathematica > 7.
I suggest saving it as either .eps or .pdf, if you use latex(+dvips+pspdf) or pdflatex respectively. The most convenient place will be in the same folder where your .tex document is, or for example in an "images" subfolder.

In LaTeX, you can then insert the image, see for example this link.

 

[MATLABdude]

I don't mean to disparage the OP, but have you considered LyX instead of writing LaTeX source? It still won't be as 'easy' as Word / OpenOffice / Wordperfect / Pages, but it may be more your speed (if you don't have any scripting / programming experience or inclination / time to learn).
http://www.lyx.org/

Note that you still need to save images, but you just do mouse clicks to import the image, rather than coding.

 

[jhae2.718]

I'd second the recommendation for considering LyX*; it's an intermediate step between WYSIWYG users and those of us who speak LaTeX fluently.



*I've gotten friends started on the path to LaTeX by this route; it seems to have worked well for them.

 

[alphy]

Sure, I'd be happy to help. Getting a plot from Mathematica into Latex is actually quite simple. First, you'll want to save your plot as a graphic file in Mathematica. This can be done by right-clicking on the plot and selecting "Save Graphic As". Make sure to choose a file type that is compatible with Latex, such as PNG or EPS.

Next, you'll need to insert the graphic into your Latex document. This can be done using the \includegraphics command and specifying the file path for your saved plot. You may need to use the graphicx package in your Latex document to use this command.

Finally, make sure to compile your Latex document to see the plot in your final document. You may need to play around with the size and placement of the plot in your Latex code to get it exactly how you want it.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!