[Matplotlib-users] Is there a way to create a plot and call show() so as not to use the main Qt loop?

In an Qt application I am extending, I display a list of thumbnails, selecting a thumbnail opens a plot window with the source of the thumbnail. I a newbie at all this but did manage to write a simple widget which embedded a matplotlib FigureCanvas. It appears that I also need to code the

Re: [Matplotlib-users] Force focus on Figure

It looks like I have found a solution. I work for many hours on a problem before posting so I am surprised I found this only one day after posting my original question. I went digging in places I am not sure I should and came with this command that appears to be a solution to my focus problem. It