I am aware of Hexbin, which is a kind of histogram with hexagonal
cells. But what if my data comes in a Hex grid to start with?
I have a 2-D array probe with sensor elements arranged in a hexagonal
close packed geometry, plotting the sensor readings in normal x-y
(rectangular grid) directly will distort every other line of the
element spacing.
What would be a good way to plot such data?
Thanks!
iCy-fLaME wrote:
I am aware of Hexbin, which is a kind of histogram with hexagonal
cells. But what if my data comes in a Hex grid to start with?
What would be a good way to plot such data?
Use the source, Luke!
Take a look at the source of Hexbin -- the answer must be there.
With luck, it's been factored in a way that you can use the drawing code without the binning code.
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You will probably want to create a PolyCollection or a RegularPolyCollection:
http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/search.html?q=PolyCollection
Examples at: http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/examples/api/collections_demo.html?highlight=polycollection
JDH
On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Christopher Barker <Chris.Barker@...259...> wrote:
iCy-fLaME wrote:
I am aware of Hexbin, which is a kind of histogram with hexagonal
cells. But what if my data comes in a Hex grid to start with?What would be a good way to plot such data?
Use the source, Luke!
Take a look at the source of Hexbin -- the answer must be there.