README for the OS-X matplotlib binary. The goal of this binary is for it to work on a stock OS-X box.

Requirements:
* OS-X 10.3.* (though only tested on 10.3.9)
It should also work on 10.4.*, but I haven't tested it there. I have heard that there are some issues with the Tk back-end on 10.4

* Python 2.4.*, a "Framwork Build". It was built and tested with the one from:
  http://undefined.org/python/

* Numeric or numarray.

* wxPython for the WX back end:
  http://www.wxpython.org/
  
You can get these from:
   http://www.pythonmac.org/packages/

* TCL/Tk Aqua for the TK back end


This version works with the Agg, Tk and WX backends (only well tested with Agg).
I haven't done PyGTK, as it can only be used with Fink or darwinports anywaym and If you're using one of those, I think you can get matplotlib through them. 

Included:

This is a small set of packages for matplotlib, including the following:

    README.txt -- this file
    BuildingMatplotlib.txt  -- my notes on how I did this
    matplotlib-0.82.mpkg: -- The installer
    TestAgg.py
    TestTk.py
    TestWx.py

These are very simple tests, just to make sure there aren't any missing libraries or anything. Try running them from the terminal:

$ ./TestTk.py 

..etc

TestAgg.py should create a PNG plot in the working directory The other two should bring up a plot window. 

Double click on the package to install.

If it doesn't work, let me know:

Chris.Barker@noaa.gov