[wxPython-users] Re: GCDC vs DC

[Christopher Barker]

Christian K wrote:
> I guess it will not be faster to use the transformation methods provided by the
> GraphicsContext to transform between real and screen coordinates, as needed by
> plot.py, instead of using numpy, right?

I'd expect numpy to be just as fast, yes.

> The graphics objects which are created by plot.py are rather simple, so that
> creating and reusing paths will not help. Is it nevertheless better/faster to
> use GraphicsContext directly instead using the GCDC api?

Do a little test and see, that's the only way to know , with your 
application.

-Chris



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