Plotting

matplotlib stuff I wish I knew sooner

matplotlib.axes.Axes.set_box_aspect()

Set aspect ratio of an axes. As opposed to matplotlib.axes.Axes.set_aspect(), this sets the physical aspect ratio within the figure, not the aspect ratio of the data within the axes.

Examples

• 1D single plot
  • Using matplotlib directly
  • Using create_1d_plot()
• 2D single plot using imshow
  • Using matplotlib directly
  • Using create_2d_plot()
• 2D single plot using pcolormesh
  • Using matplotlib directly
  • Using create_2d_plot()

Tutorials

• Colormaps and Colorbars
  • Add colorbar to plots
  • Creating custom colormaps
• Resizing Axes
  • Unexpected bahaviour and workarounds