[Matplotlib-users] adding scrollbars to plot embedded in tk

[Matthew H. <mg...@gm...>]

I have a plot canvas added to a tk interface (python 2.7.2, matplotlib 1.0.1) according to the recipe here:

http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/examples/user_interfaces/embedding_in_tk.html

When the window containing the plot is resized the plot shrinks, often leading to REALLY ugly, unreadable plots.

I tried adding scrollbars to the canvas returned by get_tk_widget() and they connect as expected (using the yview method). Then, I set a scrollarea config option for the canvas.

Everything seems to be working just like a tkinter canvas, but then when the window is resized, the plot still resizes and the scrollbars never activate. I was hoping the plot wouldn't resize and the scrollbars would activate to allow the user to scroll to see the appropriate part of the plot, while still keeping the plot looking pretty.

Is there a way (besides editing backend_tkagg.py self.resize method) that would allow the scrollbars to work properly?

If my question isn't clear, I can mock up some code, but it may be a bit lengthy, so if anyone can steer me in a better direction that would be great.

Thanks,

-Matt