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Can I plot via matplotlib for smoother plot lines and fonts?

April 26, 2017fonts matplotlib plot smoother

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Can I plot via matplotlib for smoother plot lines and fonts?

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Yes! PyRAF is now able to plot using a matplotlib graphics kernel (since v1.6, ticket #80). The use of anti-grain geometry (AGG) has the advantage of making plot lines look smoother, and matplotlib’s own builtin fonts produces plot text that is more legible at varying window sizes. PyRAF does not make matplotlib an installation requirement, so as to leave installation as simple as possible.