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

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

On Monday 07 March 2005 11:36 am, Eli Glaser wrote:
> Darren,
>
> It was my impression that savefig() only supports jpeg and png format. 
>
> From the docs:
> http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/matplotlib.pylab.html#-savefig
>
> savefig(*args, **kwargs)
> SAVEFIG(fname, dpi=150, facecolor='w', edgecolor='w',
>     orientation='portrait'):
>
>     Save the current figure to filename fname.  dpi is the resolution
>     in dots per inch.
>
>     Output file types currently supported are jpeg and png and will be
>     deduced by the extension to fname

I agree that is a little misleading, but keep reading:

    orientation is either 'landscape' or 'portrait' - not supported on
    all backends; currently only on postscript output.

savefig works for ps and eps, I use it all the time without changing backends.

>
>
> Also I guess I'm not clear if saving to PS/EPS format actually creates a
> line drawing/ vector image or
> just creates a bitmap and encapsulates the bitmap in the PS/EPS format. 
> I'm looking to
> be able to save as a line drawing or vector-type format.

I dont think it is a bitmap, but I will let someone more knowledgable speak to 
that.

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Darren