[Matplotlib-users] Plotting Hex grid

I am aware of Hexbin, which is a kind of histogram with hexagonal cells. But what if my data comes in a Hex grid to start with? I have a 2-D array probe with sensor elements arranged in a hexagonal close packed geometry, plotting the sensor readings in normal x-y (rectangular grid) directly will d

[Matplotlib-users] Memory leak somewhere?

I was trying to use matplotlib to plot a series of 2D images, but python was using up a large amount of RAM very quickly. I don't know matplotlib that well, so the chance are I am missing something, would appreciate it if anyone can point me to the right direction. I am using: Python 2.4.3 (#1, Ja