Re: [Matplotlib-users] PS Output from WXAGG / wxPython application

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

Hi Eli,

Have you tried simply calling savefig('file.eps')? You shouldnt need to worry 
about switching backends.

Darren


On Monday 07 March 2005 10:37 am, Eli Glaser wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> First let me say how much I appreciate matplotlib and the matplotlib
> community.
>
> I currently have a wxPython application which embeds a matplotlib window
> using the WXAgg backend.  I use this
> application to generate plots based on some simple user inputs.  After I
> get the plot looking the way I like, I have
> a "Save Plot" button which basically calls
> self.canvas.print_figure(filename,...).  This works great for saving to
> JPG and PNG format.  What I'd like to do is be able to save to PS or EPS
> format.  Is this possible?
>
> It seems like there is an switch_backend() function which might be of help.
> Before I go down that route, I'd like to know
> if it is possible to use the WXAgg backend for normal plotting to the
> screen and then switch_backend(PS), redraw the
> plot, save using print_figure() or savefig() to a *.ps file, and then
> switch_backend(WXAgg) to resume interactive
> plotting on the screen.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eli
>
>
>
>
>
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Darren