[Question] - Is it possible to add real-time Matplotlib graph using PySimpleGUI?

[NazikAtajanova]

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• [ ] None of your GUI code was generated by an AI algorithm like GPT
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[PySimpleGUI]

Look through the Demo Programs for Matplotlib demos. I'm not sure what you mean by "real-time Matplotlib graph". Maybe you can add more info after looking at what we've got posted in the materials.

There are also examples located in the eCookbook (Trinket),

https://pysimplegui.trinket.io/demo-programs#/matplotlib/matplotlib-single-plot

Maybe the animated one is what you meant?

https://pysimplegui.trinket.io/demo-programs#/matplotlib/animated-matplotlib-line-graph

[NazikAtajanova]

By real-time graph I meant a graph where you directly display values from sensors changing on time (maybe to say dynamic graph would be more good for explaining)

[jason990420]

Please provide detail description, and a full, executable and short script, also steps and figures to demo your question.

[NazikAtajanova]

Unfortunately, I don't have any codes, I have just specification on what I need to do. Real-time graph is something shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7qMxpDUS3c

[PySimpleGUI]

I would recommend using a Graph Element for something like you're describing.

I use them, for example, to show a realtime graph of my CPU's cores. It's always running and constantly updating.

You'll have no problem making an application that reads and graphically displays data in realtime. There are a lot of examples for you to see to get started.

[PySimpleGUI]

The eCookbook has a lot of examples for the Graph element

Animated Line Graph is like what you're describing.

https://pysimplegui.trinket.io/demo-programs#/graph-element/animated-line-graph

I think you'll find a ton of examples and explanations for this kind of program.

[NazikAtajanova]

Thank you for your support!

[PySimpleGUI]

SURE! We're here to help. Thank you for the "thank you" It honestly means a lot to me to know we're doing a good job and are making a difference when helping.