2D contourplots of a 3D function

I have a 3D matrix; corresponding to values of function f in space. I would like to display 2D contourplots of f at certain planes(x=x0 or y=y0 or z=z0); and I need the contour plane(cross section) to appear at the right location in 3D space; for example: for a plot at z=1:

http://i.imgur.com/BDDjd.jpg

what's the best way to do this in matlab? I would like something that works similar to quiver3:

[X Y Z]=meshgrid(-6:1:6,-6:1:6,1);
quiver3(X,Y,Z,fx,fy,fz))

except for scalar f.

I tried surf; it only worked for Z=Z0 planes

Answer 1

[Patrick Kalita]

I think you want to use slice.

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yes looks like that's what I need. Is there a way to make data cursor on the figure display value of the volumetric data, instead of x y z coordinates?

[Walter Roberson]

Yes, have a look at datacursormode() . You customize the callback function to present whatever information you want.

[A]

code would be appreciated! assume slice(X,Y,Z,f,0,[],[]). Want to make cursor display value of f.