Hi Neal, my understanding is that matplotlib does not use OpenGL (thus the terrible performance you see). You might want to look into glumpy for mplot3d OpenGL acceleration.
Ethan On Dec 14, 2012, at 5:23 AM, Neal Becker <ndbeck...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm using fedora (17) linux. I notice on complicated 3d plot, interactive > performance can get sluggish. I'm using nouveau driver now, but wondering if > installing nvidia driver will improve mpl 3d performance? Does mpl use > opengl? > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial > Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support > Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services > Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d > _______________________________________________ > Matplotlib-users mailing list > Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
