[Numpy-discussion] Re: Format of arrays to facilitate analysis

2025-02-18 Thread Dan Patterson
So from a purely numpy perspective, there is no advantage if one of aforementioned coordinate arrangements is used (eg Nx2, ravelled, 2xN). ___ NumPy-Discussion mailing list -- numpy-discussion@python.org To unsubscribe send an email to numpy-discussion-

[Numpy-discussion] Format of arrays to facilitate analysis

2025-02-18 Thread Dan Patterson
I tend to work with Nx2 arrays representing coordinate geometry. I have examined a number of packages and there is no guidelines as to why a certain arrangement is preferred over the other. For example: a rectangle, coordinates ordered clockwise with the first and last the same to ensure closure

[Numpy-discussion] StringDType useage and roadmap

2025-02-23 Thread Dan Patterson
StringDType is interesting. I was just looking for confirmation on a few things I have tried. 1. you can't use the StringDType in structured arrays. 2. you can't save or savetxt arrays with this dtype For example, something as simple as this in either scenario produces errors >>> vals = ['a l