Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Ryan May
Stéfan van der Walt wrote: Linda, 2008/10/13 Linda Seltzer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Those statements are not demeaning; lighten up. STOP IT. JUST STOP IT. STOP IT RIGHT NOW. Is there a moderator on the list to put a stop to these kinds of statements? I deserve to be treated with respect. I

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Using 2-D arrays in Numeric Python (numpy)

2008-10-13 Thread Chris.Barker
Bill Baxter wrote: import numpy as npy Bill, for what it's worth, I *think* this group has reached a consensus to use: import numpy as np We all have different tastes for how they might want to spell it, but the more consistent we are, the easier it will be for newbies. -Chris --

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Using 2-D arrays in Numeric Python (numpy)

2008-10-13 Thread Chris.Barker
Linda Seltzer wrote: I would appreciate it if someone could answer my question without referring to subjects such as APIs and interfaces, since I am only concerned with a mathematical application at this time. caution: this is a bit rude -- that was an excellent and informative answer to your

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Stéfan van der Walt
Linda, 2008/10/13 Linda Seltzer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Those statements are not demeaning; lighten up. STOP IT. JUST STOP IT. STOP IT RIGHT NOW. Is there a moderator on the list to put a stop to these kinds of statements? I deserve to be treated with respect. I deserve to have my questions

[Numpy-discussion] Priority rules between numpy scalars and 0d arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Pierre GM
All, Sorry to bring back this subject, but I still haven't got any proper answers: * What are the priority rules between numpy scalars and 0d arrays ? When multiplying a numpy scalar by a 0d array, shouldn't the __mul__ or __rmul__ methods of the array be called ? Should the result be a numpy

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Priority rules between numpy scalars and 0d arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Travis E. Oliphant
Pierre GM wrote: All, Sorry to bring back this subject, but I still haven't got any proper answers: * What are the priority rules between numpy scalars and 0d arrays ? There aren't really any specified. However, there is behavior that emerges from what is specified. The problem is that

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Linda Seltzer
Where is the moderator? Please get these condescending, demeaning personal comments off of this list. I asked technical question. Now please send technical information only. Stéfan van der Walt wrote: I think you'll be hard pressed to find a more friendly, open and relaxed mailing list than

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Using 2-D arrays in Numeric Python (numpy)

2008-10-13 Thread Linda Seltzer
Christopher Barker wrote: No matter how you slice it, you're going to need to learn a bit about computer programming in general, and python in particular, in order to be productive with numpy. WHERE IS THE MODERATOR? I deserve not to be insulted in front of the professional community with

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Priority rules between numpy scalars and 0d arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Pierre GM
Travis, The problem is that there has never been a formal resolution (that I recall) of when should something be returned as a 0-d array and when it should be returned as a scalar. There is rather an informal implementation of what actually happens. Ah. It might be worth putting the

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Andrew Dalke
On Oct 13, 2008, at 7:21 AM, Linda Seltzer wrote: Is there a moderator on the list to put a stop to these kinds of statements? No. Andrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Numpy-discussion

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Alan G Isaac
Linda Seltzer wrote: Where is the moderator? Please get these condescending, demeaning personal comments off of this list. I asked technical question. Now please send technical information only. The problem is, you did not just ask for technical information. You also accused people of being

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Using 2-D arrays in Numeric Python (numpy)

2008-10-13 Thread Robert Kern
On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 13:36, Linda Seltzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher Barker wrote: No matter how you slice it, you're going to need to learn a bit about computer programming in general, and python in particular, in order to be productive with numpy. WHERE IS THE MODERATOR? There

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread John Hunter
On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Alan G Isaac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is, you did not just ask for technical information. You also accused people of being condescending and demeaning. But nobody was condescending or demeaning. As several people **politely** explained to you,

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Linda Seltzer
Your reply is inappropriate. it is not a correction. A request was made to stop posting mail that did not concern math and you have continued with your put downs. Stop it. Just stop it. Stop it right now. Linda Seltzer wrote: Where is the moderator? Please get these condescending, demeaning

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Linda Seltzer
Alan, Stop tuyrning this around. Stop referring to my request as an accusation and stop referring to your put-downs as a correction. On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Alan G Isaac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is, you did not just ask for technical information. You also accused people

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Daran Rife
Ordinarily I avoid becoming involved in such acrimony, but I take this single opportunity to state clearly that I find Linda Seltzer's behavior utterly rude and childish. Having been a member of this mailing list for over 6 years, I take exception to the pointless ranting and vitriolic comments

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Linda Seltzer
This ia another example of non-scientific attacking that does not belong on the list. As I mentioned earlier: Please keep all non-mathematical or non-computer science remarks off the list. Ordinarily I avoid becoming involved in such acrimony, but I take this single opportunity to state

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Peter Wang
On Oct 13, 2008, at 4:16 PM, Linda Seltzer wrote: Alan, Stop tuyrning this around. Stop referring to my request as an accusation and stop referring to your put-downs as a correction. Linda, from what I can tell, the tone in this discussion thread changed from the professional, technical

[Numpy-discussion] End of Discussion (was Re: Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays)

2008-10-13 Thread Robert Kern
Linda has informed me that she has left the mailing list. Please consider this and all related threads closed. -- Robert Kern I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying

Re: [Numpy-discussion] Need **working** code example of 2-D arrays

2008-10-13 Thread Matthew Brett
I know, I know, last one... http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I had forgotten this wise quote from the smart questions FAQ: Be gentle. Problem-related stress can make people seem rude or stupid even when they're not. Best, Matthew

[Numpy-discussion] how to tell if a point is inside a polygon

2008-10-13 Thread Mathew Yeates
Is there a routine in scipy for telling whether a point is inside a convex 4 sided polygon? Mathew ___ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@scipy.org http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion

Re: [Numpy-discussion] how to tell if a point is inside a polygon

2008-10-13 Thread Angus McMorland
2008/10/13 Mathew Yeates [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a routine in scipy for telling whether a point is inside a convex 4 sided polygon? Not specifically in scipy, as far as I know, but there are several supplementary packages that provide this functionality, including matplotlib:

Re: [Numpy-discussion] how to tell if a point is inside a polygon

2008-10-13 Thread Pierre GM
2008/10/13 Mathew Yeates [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a routine in scipy for telling whether a point is inside a convex 4 sided polygon? Mathew, You could use OGR (www.gdal.org) Example - import osgeo.ogr as ogr vert = [(0,0),(0,1),(1,1),(1,0)] listvert = [ %s %s % (x,y) for

Re: [Numpy-discussion] how to tell if a point is inside a polygon

2008-10-13 Thread Bill Baxter
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 8:46 AM, Pierre GM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/10/13 Mathew Yeates [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a routine in scipy for telling whether a point is inside a convex 4 sided polygon? Mathew, You could use OGR (www.gdal.org) Example - import osgeo.ogr

[Numpy-discussion] SWIG, typemaps, 2D argout arrays

2008-10-13 Thread T J
Hi, I'm new to using SWIG and my reading of numpy_swig.pdf tells me that the following typemap does not exist: (int* ARGOUT_ARRAY2, int DIM1, int DIM2) What is the recommended way to output a 2D array? It seems like I should use: (int* ARGOUT_ARRAY1, int DIM1) and then provide a python

Re: [Numpy-discussion] how to tell if a point is inside a polygon

2008-10-13 Thread Stéfan van der Walt
Hi Matthew Here is an implementation in Python, ctypes and in weave: http://mentat.za.net/source/pnpoly.tar.bz2 Regards Stéfan ___ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@scipy.org http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion