Re: [Matplotlib-users] Re: Windose and Python

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

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On Thursday 06 May 2004 09:13 pm, Travis Oliphant wrote:
> Todd Pitts from Sandia asked me the following question.
>
> >I have one final question about python on windows.  It seems
> >that the non-interactive scripting works well enough.  However, I have
> >not found a single interactive interpreter that I could recommend  to
> >members of my group without serious reservations.
> >
> >I have tried IPython,
> >PyCrust (various), IDLE, Using it from within emacs (not cygwin emacs,
> >just emacs under windows), PythonWin, etc.  They all have serious
> >problems when it comes to usability.  Most don't have tab completion at
> >all.   Most, (emacs included) don't work with any plotting package.  I
> >have tried gist from scipy and matplotlib (doesn't work with anything
> >except straight scripting).
> >
> >Is python really this unusable for
> >interactive data exploration and modeling under Windows?
>
> I'm forwarding it to these lists so that individuals with more
> experience on Windows than I have can respond to his request.
>
> What do people use on Windows for interactive work????
>
> -Travis Oliphant
>

I am new to Python, and have encountered some of these issues. Recently, th=
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matplotlib list has had some discussion about interactive use. Others will=
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have better informed responses than I, but you should know that matplotlib=
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can be used with an interactive interpreter. If you are still interested (a=
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I encourage you to look into it) check the matplotlib website for more=20
information about interactive use.

I recently discovered SciTE/Scintilla, which is a code editor and is capabl=
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of generating an API for python based on what modules are installed on your=
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system. There is a native version of SciTE for windows, and my initial=20
impression has been very good. The matplotlib module was recognized and onc=
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the was generated (by running a python script), autocompletion is active.
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