Jesper Larsen wrote: > Hi matplotlib-users, > > I have an application which I am currently translating to other > languages including Chinese. I was wondering what recommendations you > have for internationalization with regards to matplotlib. Using the > default font it seems like Chinese characters are not showing up on > the plots. I tried running this file: > > # -*- coding: utf-8 -*- > from matplotlib import pyplot as p > p.plot([1,2,4]) > wind = u'\u98ce' > p.title(wind) > p.savefig('test.png')
Try include the font in your matplotlibrc file. For example, I was able to show the "wind" "风" by adding 'AR PL SungtiL GB' (no quotes) to the font.sans-serif property line. Regards, ST -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by: High Quality Requirements in a Collaborative Environment. Download a free trial of Rational Requirements Composer Now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/www-ibm-com _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users