2008/6/12 Manuel Metz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > When looking, e.g. at axes.py, I see 3 different arguments passed to > numpy astype()/array()/zero() and friends: > > x = np.asarray(x).astype(np.float32) > x = np.zeros( x, np.float_ ) > x = np.ones((col,), float) > > Is there a preferred one to stick to ?!
Both `np.float_` and the Python `float` are interpreted as `np.float64`. The only time you really need something other than `float` is if you require a width other than 64 (like in the first line you showed). Regards Stéfan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. It's the best place to buy or sell services for just about anything Open Source. http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-devel mailing list Matplotlib-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-devel