get_model_contour_prefs
- sherpa.ui.get_model_contour_prefs()
Return the preferences for contour_model.
- Returns
prefs – Changing the values of this dictionary will change any new contour plots.
- Return type
See also
contour_model
Contour the values of the model, including any PSF.
Notes
The meaning of the fields depend on the chosen plot backend. A value of
None
(or not set) means to use the default value for that attribute, unless indicated otherwise.alpha
The transparency value used to draw the contours, where 0 is fully transparent and 1 is fully opaque.
colors
The colors to draw the contours.
linewidths
What thickness of line to draw the contours.
xlog
Should the X axis be drawn with a logarithmic scale? The default is
False
.ylog
Should the Y axis be drawn with a logarithmic scale? The default is
False
.
Examples
Change the contours for the model to be drawn in ‘orange’:
>>> prefs = get_model_contour_prefs() >>> prefs['color'] = 'orange' >>> contour_data() >>> contour_model(overcontour=True)