Re: [Matplotlib-users] Getting latex fonts to display in plot window

[Darren D. <dd...@co...>]

On Saturday 25 February 2006 12:32, Samuel M. Smith wrote:
> Rob,
>
> Is there a way for matplotlib to use the latex fonts in the plot
> window not just in the saved version of the graph?
> Even when I have usetex True it picks a font from the font list given
> in the matplotlibrc file.

This is a new feature, it uses the font list to select the appropriate latex 
font, and the same font is used in the saved version.

> How do I force it to use the type1cm or pslatex fonts?

For type1cm, use:

font.serif : serif (or "computer modern roman")
font.sans-serif : sans-serif (or "computer modern sans-serif")
font.monospace : monospace (or "computer modern typewriter")

for pslatex, use:

font.serif : times
font.sans-serif : helvetica
font.monospace : courier

I'm planning on updating the usetex wiki page, I just havent had time to do it 
yet.

Darren