What's the best way to plot realtime graph in a wxPanel?

Question

There will be approximately 400 line in each frame in 400*300 wxPanel. I used PaintDC but it performed lower than 30fps and it caused high load. Is there any alternative solution in wxPython instead of just switching PyGame?

Answer 1

You should look at the wxPython mailing list. I doubt most users will notice if the frame rate is lower than 30 fps. You should also look at matplotlib which can be integrated into wxPython. See the following:

• http://eli.thegreenplace.net/2008/08/01/matplotlib-with-wxpython-guis/
• http://www.scipy.org/Cookbook/Matplotlib/EmbeddingInWx

See also the following:

• What is the best real time plotting widget for wxPython?
• Minimalistic Real-Time Plotting in Python
• dynamic plotting in wxpython
• http://wxpython-users.1045709.n5.nabble.com/real-time-data-plots-td2344816.html