Python Data Plotting and Visualisation Extravaganza

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Python Data Plottingand Visualisation Extravaganza

Guy K. Kloss

Computer ScienceMassey University, Albany

(first ever) Kiwi PyConChristchurch

7 November 2009

Guy K. Kloss | Python Live Plotting 1/17

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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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