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Python Data Plottingand Visualisation Extravaganza

Guy K. Kloss

Computer ScienceMassey University, Albany

(first ever) Kiwi PyConChristchurch

7 November 2009

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Gnuplot“Godfather of plotting tools”fastwell knownquite easy to useruns in separate processnot embeddable

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matplotlibmost used “modern” Python plotting toolmore overhead to usealso features a MATLAB like APIplays well with many GUI tool kits (embeddable)

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Honorary MentionsRPyChacoGracePlot

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Mayavimost excellent 3D plotting tooldeveloped/sponsored by Enthoughtplays well with many GUI tool kits (embeddable)default (wx) GUI slow, Qt4 backend much faster

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Mayavi for Irregular Samples

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Visual PythonNot a plotting toolvery fast, very easy to use(current) issues with installsvery polluted name space

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A Web Cam Image

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Chart Data Samples

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Multi-Dimensional Curve Fitting

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Quiver PlotVPython/OpenGL Rendered

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Quiver PlotPOVray Rendered

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Mayavi “visual” ModuleVPython “clone” built on top of Mayavinot nearly as fastnot nearly as feature complete

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Questions?G.Kloss@massey.ac.nz

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