Hi Corbin, it is pretty much impossible that you will get a reply here that helps you to become a professional Python programmer from scratch without asking a specific question :)
Please try to read some introductory courses and create your first sample plots, and then ask. I am sure you will get answers then. Best of luck -- and be assured that Python/Scipy/Numpy/Matplotlib is indeed a perfect toolbox for astonishing, professional and versatile data processing and plotting. I am using it for everything, from simple calculations to severe data reduction and scientific plotting. Daniel > I am a college student and I want to be able to use matplotlib to plot > publishing quality graphs > and embed them into my pdf documents (all composed with latex) for > college. This would give my documents a more professional look. > > I do not know the first thing about Python language. And I am only able > to create a very simple pie graph by using and editing a script file > from mpl's website. > > But things are not going well and I do not want to use any other > programs such as GNUplot or other such open source programs which run on > my linux machine and I am not purchasing any anything developed by > Micro$oft. > > I have come to a road block and need guidance regarding what materials > (e.g. books) I should purchase to help teach myself python/mathplolib or > how I should move forward to become proficient use mpl? > > I know little or nothing now so any newbie advice is much appreciated. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > vRanger cuts backup time in half-while increasing security. > With the market-leading solution for virtual backup and recovery, > you get blazing-fast, flexible, and affordable data protection. > Download your free trial now. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-d2dcopy1 > _______________________________________________ > Matplotlib-users mailing list > Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ vRanger cuts backup time in half-while increasing security. With the market-leading solution for virtual backup and recovery, you get blazing-fast, flexible, and affordable data protection. Download your free trial now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-d2dcopy1 _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
