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SystemModelPlot
  • See Also
    • SystemModelSimulationData
    • SystemModelSimulate
    • SystemModelSimulateSensitivity
    • SystemModelUncertaintyPlot
    • Plot
    • ParametricPlot
    • SystemModel
    • SystemModelExamples
  • Related Guides
    • System Model Analytics & Design
    • System Modeling Overview
    • System Model Simulation
    • Systems Modeling
    • Life Sciences & Medicine: Data & Computation
  • Tech Notes
    • Getting Started with Model Simulation and Analysis
    • See Also
      • SystemModelSimulationData
      • SystemModelSimulate
      • SystemModelSimulateSensitivity
      • SystemModelUncertaintyPlot
      • Plot
      • ParametricPlot
      • SystemModel
      • SystemModelExamples
    • Related Guides
      • System Model Analytics & Design
      • System Modeling Overview
      • System Model Simulation
      • Systems Modeling
      • Life Sciences & Medicine: Data & Computation
    • Tech Notes
      • Getting Started with Model Simulation and Analysis

SystemModelPlot[sim]

shows default plots from the SystemModelSimulationData object sim.

SystemModelPlot[sim,"id"]

shows model plot with identifier or name "id".

SystemModelPlot[sim,{v1,v2,…}]

generates a plot of the variables vi in sim.

SystemModelPlot[{sim1,sim2,…},…]

plots variables from several simulations.

SystemModelPlot[model,…]

plots from a new simulation of "model".

Details and Options
Details and Options Details and Options
Examples  
Basic Examples  
Scope  
Models  
Variable Specification  
Time Specification  
Simulation Specification  
Model Plots  
Presentation  
Options  
PlotLegends  
ProgressReporting  
ScalingFunctions  
TargetUnits  
Ticks  
TicksStyle  
Applications  
Properties & Relations  
Possible Issues  
Neat Examples  
See Also
Tech Notes
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BUILT-IN SYMBOL
  • See Also
    • SystemModelSimulationData
    • SystemModelSimulate
    • SystemModelSimulateSensitivity
    • SystemModelUncertaintyPlot
    • Plot
    • ParametricPlot
    • SystemModel
    • SystemModelExamples
  • Related Guides
    • System Model Analytics & Design
    • System Modeling Overview
    • System Model Simulation
    • Systems Modeling
    • Life Sciences & Medicine: Data & Computation
  • Tech Notes
    • Getting Started with Model Simulation and Analysis
    • See Also
      • SystemModelSimulationData
      • SystemModelSimulate
      • SystemModelSimulateSensitivity
      • SystemModelUncertaintyPlot
      • Plot
      • ParametricPlot
      • SystemModel
      • SystemModelExamples
    • Related Guides
      • System Model Analytics & Design
      • System Modeling Overview
      • System Model Simulation
      • Systems Modeling
      • Life Sciences & Medicine: Data & Computation
    • Tech Notes
      • Getting Started with Model Simulation and Analysis

SystemModelPlot

SystemModelPlot[sim]

shows default plots from the SystemModelSimulationData object sim.

SystemModelPlot[sim,"id"]

shows model plot with identifier or name "id".

SystemModelPlot[sim,{v1,v2,…}]

generates a plot of the variables vi in sim.

SystemModelPlot[{sim1,sim2,…},…]

plots variables from several simulations.

SystemModelPlot[model,…]

plots from a new simulation of "model".

Details and Options

  • SystemModelPlot is used to plot data produced by simulating system models.
  • The model can have the following forms:
  • SystemModel[…]general system model
    StateSpaceModel[…]state-space model
    TransferFunctionModel[…]transfer function model
    AffineStateSpaceModel[…]affine state-space model
    NonlinearStateSpaceModel[…]nonlinear state-space model
    DiscreteInputOutputModel[…]discrete input-output model
  • Plot specifications detail the names and definitions available in simulations and models. Using sim["Plots"] and sim["PlotNames"] allows one to discover these.
  • Possible values for "id" include:
  • "identifier"plot or subplot identifier
    "name"plot name
    "group/name"plot group and a plot name joined by "/"
    "group"plot group
    "variable"variable name
  • The first match for "id" will be the one used.
  • SystemModelPlot[…,{tmin,tmax}] plots from tmin to tmax.
  • SystemModelPlot[{model,args},…] generates simulation data using SystemModelSimulate[model,args].
  • SystemModelPlot[sim,{{v1,p1,d1},…},…] plots variables vi and sensitivity bounds when parameter pi varies 100di%. »
  • SystemModelPlot has the same options as ListLinePlot, with the following additions and changes: [List of all options]
  • AxesLabelAutomaticindicate units on axis
    MeshNonemesh points to draw on each line
    PlotLegends Automaticuse variable names vi
    ProgressReporting $ProgressReportingcontrol display of progress
    ScalingFunctions Automatichow to scale individual coordinates
    TargetUnits Automaticplot in display units from model
  • Events in a simulation are indicated in a plot with MeshEvents. »
  • Possible settings for TargetUnits include:
  • "DisplayUnit"display units converted to common units
    "IndividualDisplayUnit"display units without conversion
    "Unit"base units converted to common units
    "IndividualUnit"base units without conversion
    unityexplicit y unit
    {unitx,unity}units for x and y
  • "Unit" and "DisplayUnit" attempt to convert compatible quantities to a common unit.
  • "DisplayUnit" and "IndividualDisplayUnit" convert to a unit specified in the model for plot purposes.
  • Models with "Epoch" in their simulation settings trigger the use of DateScale.
  • List of all options

    • AlignmentPointCenterthe default point in the graphic to align with
      AspectRatio1/GoldenRatioratio of height to width
      AxesTruewhether to draw axes
      AxesLabelAutomaticindicate units on axis
      AxesOriginAutomaticwhere axes should cross
      AxesStyle{}style specifications for the axes
      BackgroundNonebackground color for the plot
      BaselinePositionAutomatichow to align with a surrounding text baseline
      BaseStyle{}base style specifications for the graphic
      ClippingStyleNonewhat to draw when lines are clipped
      ColorFunctionAutomatichow to determine the coloring of lines
      ColorFunctionScalingTruewhether to scale arguments to ColorFunction
      ContentSelectableAutomaticwhether to allow contents to be selected
      CoordinatesToolOptionsAutomaticdetailed behavior of the coordinates tool
      DataRangeAutomaticthe range of x values to assume for data
      Epilog{}primitives rendered after the main plot
      FillingNonefilling under each line
      FillingStyleAutomaticstyle to use for filling
      FormatTypeTraditionalFormthe default format type for text
      FrameFalsewhether to put a frame around the plot
      FrameLabelNoneframe labels
      FrameStyle{}style specifications for the frame
      FrameTicksAutomaticframe ticks
      FrameTicksStyle{}style specifications for frame ticks
      GridLinesNonegrid lines to draw
      GridLinesStyle{}style specifications for grid lines
      ImageMargins0.the margins to leave around the graphic
      ImagePaddingAllwhat extra padding to allow for labels etc.
      ImageSizeAutomaticthe absolute size at which to render the graphic
      InterpolationOrderNonethe polynomial degree of curves used in joining data points
      IntervalMarkersAutomatichow to render uncertainty
      IntervalMarkersStyleAutomaticstyle for uncertainty elements
      LabelingFunctionAutomatichow to label points
      LabelingSizeAutomaticmaximum size of callouts and labels
      LabelStyle{}style specifications for labels
      MaxPlotPointsInfinitythe maximum number of points to include
      MeshNonemesh points to draw on each line
      MeshFunctions{#1&}how to determine the placement of mesh points
      MeshShadingNonehow to shade regions between mesh points
      MeshStyleAutomaticthe style for mesh points
      MethodAutomaticmethods to use
      MultiaxisArrangementNonehow to arrange multiple axes for data
      PerformanceGoal$PerformanceGoalaspects of performance to try to optimize
      PlotHighlightingAutomatichighlighting effect for points
      PlotLabelNoneoverall label for the plot
      PlotLabelsNonelabels for data
      PlotLayout"Overlaid"how to position data
      PlotLegendsAutomaticuse variable names vi
      PlotMarkersNonemarkers to use to indicate each point
      PlotRangeAutomaticrange of values to include
      PlotRangeClippingTruewhether to clip at the plot range
      PlotRangePaddingAutomatichow much to pad the range of values
      PlotRegionAutomaticthe final display region to be filled
      PlotStyleAutomaticgraphics directives to determine the style of each line
      PlotTheme$PlotThemeoverall theme for the plot
      PreserveImageOptionsAutomaticwhether to preserve image options when displaying new versions of the same graphic
      ProgressReporting$ProgressReportingcontrol display of progress
      Prolog{}primitives rendered before the main plot
      RotateLabelTruewhether to rotate y labels on the frame
      ScalingFunctionsAutomatichow to scale individual coordinates
      TargetUnitsAutomaticplot in display units from model
      TicksAutomaticaxes ticks
      TicksStyle{}style specifications for axes ticks

Examples

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Basic Examples  (3)

Plot a default model plot from a model simulation:

Plot a model plot from a model simulation:

Choose one of the example models from the analog electrical domain:

Show the model plot:

Scope  (27)

Models  (4)

Plot a default model plot from a SystemModel:

Plot a variable from the simulation of an AffineStateSpaceModel:

Plot all variables from the simulation of a NonlinearStateSpaceModel:

Simulate a DiscreteInputOutputModel:

Plot all simulation results:

Variable Specification  (2)

Plot variables from a model simulation:

Show bounds when varying a parameter:

Show the estimated capacitor voltage variation when varying the frequency by 5%:

Time Specification  (3)

Simulate a model for 10 seconds:

Plot the variable x1 for the whole interval:

If no interval argument is given, the whole simulation interval is plotted:

Plot only a certain interval:

Models with "Epoch" in their simulation settings are plotted as values at a sequence of dates:

Plot the model:

Simulation Specification  (4)

Simulate and plot a model from 0 to 5:

Different simulations can be compared in the same plot:

The plot legends are prepended with the simulation number:

Simulate a model with given initial values and plot the result:

Simulate an oscillating mass on a spring, with a damper acting on the spring:

Compare the oscillation of the mass with the different levels of damping:

Model Plots  (4)

Models can have defined plots:

Get names of the model plots:

Show a model plot:

Find the model plot identifiers:

Show a model plot using its identifier:

Model plots may contain multiple subplots:

Show a model plot:

Model plots may contain groupings of plots:

Groups are indicated by the / separator:

All plots in a group can be plotted at once:

Presentation  (10)

Multiple variables are automatically colored to be distinct:

Use PlotStyle to change the plot colors:

Filling can be used to specify fill regions and styles:

Fill between the two curves:

A legend is automatically shown for plots with multiple variables:

Turn off PlotLegends:

Style legends:

Events can be illustrated with Mesh points:

For multiple simulations:

Use any expressions in plot legends:

Do multiple simulations:

The plot legends show which simulation the curve belongs to:

SystemModelPlot sets the option AxesLabel:

Override by setting AxesLabel:

Wrappers like Style can be used for styling variables:

Set a custom Tooltip:

Plots are shown in display units defined in the model:

Use TargetUnits to choose a different unit:

Options  (17)

PlotLegends  (1)

Use variable names as PlotLegends:

Use variable descriptions:

ProgressReporting  (1)

Control progress reporting with ProgressReporting:

ScalingFunctions  (2)

Plot the model with log-scaled values using ScalingFunctions:

Models with "Epoch" in its simulation settings are plotted as values at a sequence of dates:

Plot the model:

Use ScalingFunctions{None,Automatic} to produce simulation time plots instead:

Use DateTicksFormat to format for date tick labels:

TargetUnits  (5)

Plot different units in the same plot:

Variables of the same physical dimension are converted to the same unit:

Use "IndividualDisplayUnit" to use the given display unit for each variable:

Use an explicitly given unit:

Plot in a common base unit from the model:

Use the individual base units without converting to a common unit:

Turn off unit handling completely for maximum performance:

Ticks  (4)

Ticks are placed automatically in each plot:

Use TicksNone to not draw any tick marks:

Place tick marks at specific positions:

Draw tick marks at the specified positions with the specified labels:

TicksStyle  (4)

Specify overall tick style, including the tick labels:

Specify overall tick style for each of the axes:

Specify tick marks with scaled lengths:

Customize each tick with position, length, labeling and styling:

Applications  (3)

Do a parameter sweep:

Compare the different simulations to a first-order system:

Find out which of three parameters a model is most sensitive to:

A 5% sensitivity bound on the output shows that "sine.f" has the highest impact:

Show a custom explanatory legend:

Properties & Relations  (5)

SystemModelPlot is related to Plot:

Select the variables you want to plot:

Plot using SystemModelPlot:

Plot using Plot:

SystemModel can define a plot in a model:

Simulate and show the newly defined plot:

Use Plot to show variables of different magnitude in the same plot:

Retrieve results from a simulation:

Scale the rotational angle by a factor of 50 and show it with the rotational velocity:

Simulate a rolling wheel:

Get the and positions of the wheel axis:

Plot the position with a ParametricPlot:

Use SystemModelUncertaintyPlot to plot model variables when parameter values, initial values or inputs are uncertain:

Possible Issues  (1)

When plotting from a simulation, the interval in SystemModelPlot narrows the time interval plotted:

When plotting a model, the interval in SystemModelPlot determines the simulation start and stop time:

Neat Examples  (1)

Simulate a Newton's cradle:

Show the position of each of the five balls:

See Also

SystemModelSimulationData  SystemModelSimulate  SystemModelSimulateSensitivity  SystemModelUncertaintyPlot  Plot  ParametricPlot  SystemModel  SystemModelExamples

Tech Notes

    ▪
  • Getting Started with Model Simulation and Analysis

Related Guides

    ▪
  • System Model Analytics & Design
  • ▪
  • System Modeling Overview
  • ▪
  • System Model Simulation
  • ▪
  • Systems Modeling
  • ▪
  • Life Sciences & Medicine: Data & Computation

Related Links

  • ▪ Wolfram System Modeler Documentation

History

Introduced in 2018 (11.3) | Updated in 2020 (12.2) ▪ 2022 (13.2)

Wolfram Research (2018), SystemModelPlot, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html (updated 2022).

Text

Wolfram Research (2018), SystemModelPlot, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html (updated 2022).

CMS

Wolfram Language. 2018. "SystemModelPlot." Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Wolfram Research. Last Modified 2022. https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html.

APA

Wolfram Language. (2018). SystemModelPlot. Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Retrieved from https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html

BibTeX

@misc{reference.wolfram_2025_systemmodelplot, author="Wolfram Research", title="{SystemModelPlot}", year="2022", howpublished="\url{https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html}", note=[Accessed: 04-February-2026]}

BibLaTeX

@online{reference.wolfram_2025_systemmodelplot, organization={Wolfram Research}, title={SystemModelPlot}, year={2022}, url={https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelPlot.html}, note=[Accessed: 04-February-2026]}

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