# Viewing vertical temperature distribution

>  NOTE:  
This guide can also be applied to the visualization of any scalar field on vertical (cross-sectional) planes.

![](img/4-2-vertical-scalar-field.png)

##### 1. Open data file.

##### 2. Load the temperature variable and show it on a layer.

##### 3. Change the settings for color mapping (if necessary).

##### 4. Change the visualization settings - contour vs. raster (if necessary).

##### 5. Adjust the location of the cross-sectional plane.

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