Re: [matplotlib-devel] Bug: mathtext in EPS output displays sqrt in shifted postion

[John H. <jdh...@ac...>]

>>>>> "Norbert" == Norbert Nemec <Nor...@gm...> writes:

    Norbert> Doing the commands: ------------------------------ from
    Norbert> matplotlib.matlab import * plot((1,2),(3,4))
    Norbert> figtext(0.5,0.5,"$\sqrt 2$") savefig("tryout.eps")
    Norbert> ------------------------------

    Norbert> diplays the sqrt sign shifted upwards against the regular
    Norbert> text.

Looks like the dreaded cmex bug.  Paul, any ideas?

JDH