Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-14 Thread lulu
Thanks Eric- I ran this in python 2.6, and got this error: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Users/laura/Desktop/Bohlen10_12_12.py", line 3, in import matplotlib.pyplot as plt ImportError: No module named matplotlib.pyplot >>> So, I am installing matplotlib again. -- View this

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
oh brother -- so now I've got to deal w/ Apple... okay thanks. here's where I am. I've downloaded matplotlib, numpy, python 2.7.3, xcode and macports to simply plot this oh-so-simple code! Which is: Curve fitting with python and pylab #import the lib from pylab import * # assuming this data set

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
okay - thanks... so I did THAT - but am prompted for a password. I assumed the password would be my administrator, but it isn't. Where would I find that? btw - thank you ALL for all the help! -- View this message in context: http://matplotlib.1069221.n5.nabble.com/installating-matplotlib-i

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
Okay -- I opened terminal, typed 'python' to being, then typed: sudo port install py26-python sudo port install py26-matplotlib I recieved syntax errors: >>> sudo port install py26-python File "", line 1 sudo port install py26-python ^ SyntaxError: invalid syntax >>> sudo por

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
okay - that sounds easy enough. I am working in the python shell -- just type these lines at the top of my code? -- View this message in context: http://matplotlib.1069221.n5.nabble.com/installating-matplotlib-in-mac-10-7-4-for-python-2-6-tp39436p39442.html Sent from the matplotlib - users mail

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
Okay -- that's good to know. I've just installed macports, but am not sure how to go about using matplotlib in my python 2.6 - or even 2.7 at this point becuase I installed that version too. I also installed xcode geez - this is getting s confusing! -- View this message in context: htt

Re: [Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
I've installed from the http://matplotlib.org site. I have also looked on other discussions, and am finding that I need to install Xcode, which I am trying to do now. the work I have made on python 2.6 - will this be transferrable to 2.7? Honestly, I am just trying to plot a very simple x/y progr

[Matplotlib-users] installating matplotlib in mac 10.7.4 for python 2.6

2012-10-13 Thread lulu
Can someone direct me to a useful link to learn more, or does someone have info about this, like what I am overlooking or missing? thanks, lulu -- View this message in context: http://matplotlib.1069221.n5.nabble.com/installating-matplotlib-in-mac-10-7-4-for-python-2-6-tp39436.html Sent from the