Re: [Matplotlib-users] How to set the unit (scale factor, x1e5) on x axis?

[Stephen G. <ste...@op...>]

Hi Fernando,
> So, I want to plot a line, but controlling the labels on the tickers 
> of the x axis. For instance, if I'm plotting (1000, 5),  (2000, 10), 
> (3000, 10), the ticks on the x axis might show 1000     2000     3000 
>    or     1      2      3    x1e3. I want to control it, set it to 1 
> and obtain the first example, and set to 1000 and obtain the second one.
I not 100% clear what you want to achieve, however look into your 
matplotlib distribution for ticker.py

There is Formatter classes that control such things.

For example the existing ScalarFormatter, has a method set_scientific() 
to enable /disable scientific formatting. My reading of your description 
suggests this is what you are after or you might get some joy out of 
set_powerlimits()  or the argument useOffset.

If your requirements are different you may need to create your own 
formatter class.

Steve