[Matplotlib-users] OS X Bad Aspect Ratio

[Josh L. <jos...@gm...>]

Hey all,

When I plot using python 2.5.2 and matplotlib 0.98.3 (and 0.98.1) I  
have the following problem. If I run a script from the command line  
that plots and saves the figure, I get the default aspect ratio of (8,  
6). If, however, I close the plotting window and replot without  
exiting the python prompt and starting anew, the aspect changes to  
something like (8, 6.04). I can reliably get the (8, 6) aspect ratio  
if I quit the python prompt and load a new prompt. The problem only  
comes after I close the plot window and replot.

The new aspect ratio is consistent after it first changes. That is, if  
I plot, close the window, replot, close the window, and replot again,  
the 2nd and 3rd figures would save with the same aspect ratio while  
the first would have the one I desire. What could be the problem?

Cheers,

Josh