[Matplotlib-users] Where did the list of methods go?

2012-10-13 Thread Kevin Davies
I noticed that the list of matplotlib.pyplot methods has moved on the website. I used to rely on it for quick information, but now Google doesn't even return it easily. For the record, the information now seems to be at http://matplotlib.org/api/pyplot_summary.html.

Re: [Matplotlib-users] Where did the list of methods go?

2012-10-13 Thread Michael Droettboom
That's right. The problem with having it on the front page is that it doesn't allow us to provide copies of that information for different versions of matplotlib. It is linked to from the front page, however. Mike On 10/13/2012 06:20 AM, Kevin Davies wrote: I noticed that the list of

[Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
I have tried to install matplotlib but received an error msg that I need python 2.7. I installed 2.7, then installed matplotlib for appropriate os, but recieved error msg when I ran my program. Then, searching, I am seeing there are some that have installed matplotlib for mac osx and python 2.6

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Paul Tremblay
On 10/13/12 8:55 PM, lulu wrote: I have tried to install matplotlib but received an error msg that I need python 2.7. I installed 2.7, then installed matplotlib for appropriate os, but recieved error msg when I ran my program. Then, searching, I am seeing there are some that have installed

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Daπid
On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 3:42 AM, Paul Tremblay paulhtremb...@gmail.com wrote: You don't want to install for python 2.6. Python 2.6 is out of date at this point. I disagree. Most of the tools and libraries for 2.6 are available for 2.7 and viceversa (they are quite similar), but not all of them.

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Daπid
in the terminal type: sudo port install py26-python sudo port install py26-matplotlib and there you are! On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 5:37 AM, lulu lauracur...@me.com wrote: Okay -- that's good to know. I've just installed macports, but am not sure how to go about using matplotlib in my python

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
okay - that sounds easy enough. I am working in the python shell -- just type these lines at the top of my code? -- View this message in context: http://matplotlib.1069221.n5.nabble.com/installating-matplotlib-in-mac-10-7-4-for-python-2-6-tp39436p39442.html Sent from the matplotlib - users

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Paul Tremblay
No. Not in the python shell. In the regular shell. On 10/13/12 11:43 PM, lulu wrote: okay - that sounds easy enough. I am working in the python shell -- just type these lines at the top of my code? -- View this message in context:

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
Okay -- I opened terminal, typed 'python' to being, then typed: sudo port install py26-python sudo port install py26-matplotlib I recieved syntax errors: sudo port install py26-python File stdin, line 1 sudo port install py26-python ^ SyntaxError: invalid syntax sudo port

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Eric Firing
On 2012/10/13 6:03 PM, lulu wrote: Okay -- I opened terminal, typed 'python' to being, then typed: There's the problem: don't type python to begin, just type the lines below directly in the terminal window. Eric sudo port install py26-python sudo port install py26-matplotlib I recieved

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
okay - thanks... so I did THAT - but am prompted for a password. I assumed the password would be my administrator, but it isn't. Where would I find that? btw - thank you ALL for all the help! -- View this message in context:

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread Eric Firing
On 2012/10/13 6:11 PM, lulu wrote: okay - thanks... so I did THAT - but am prompted for a password. I assumed the password would be my administrator, but it isn't. Where would I find that? Sudo is prompting you for your user password. Depending on how your machine was set up, you might

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
oh brother -- so now I've got to deal w/ Apple... okay thanks. here's where I am. I've downloaded matplotlib, numpy, python 2.7.3, xcode and macports to simply plot this oh-so-simple code! Which is: Curve fitting with python and pylab #import the lib from pylab import * # assuming this data set