Grant Edwards wrote: > I've just started using matplotlib, and I'm stumped on where to > find basic info. I've search the users guide, tutorial, and > FAQ, and I can't find things as simple as a list of what the > color specifiers are. I've figured out that 'r' is red, 'k' is > black, but I can't figure out where stuff like that is > documented. > > Likewise for line-style. > > Where is the basic usage info at? >
There is quite a bit of information in docstrings. If you use ipython -pylab (highly recommended), then try: plot? From a standard python shell, the equivalent is import pylab help(pylab.plot) Eric ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
