tags:

views:

82

answers:

3
+3  Q: 

Most Comprehensive Python SVG Library

I'd like to generate SVG images (e.g. general artwork, not just charts or graphs) using Python. What's the best Python SVG library that supports broadest range of SVG's feature set?

+2  A: 

Take a look at the Inkscape codebase. There's almost nothing it can't do with SVG, and the code is open source.

 2010-08-22 19:30:21
Inkscape looks more than capable for doing advanced SVG creation/manipulation, but it's written in C++. If Python wrappers existed I'd be more than delighted. Maybe some some cli wrappers + `subprocess` calls would work, but I just took a brief overview of the source. I'll give you a +1 for pointing me to in right the direction when I have to do some SVG manipulation (which should be rather soon.) Oh, and I added links to your post, I hope you don't mind.
sdolan  2010-08-22 23:44:07
I'm aware of Inkscape, but I don't think it's suitable. It assumes you're running Python inside Inkscape, not the other way around as I need it.
Chris S  2010-08-23 13:18:44
+1  A: 

Hi,

See my answer to this question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3501215/svg-interaction-in-python-with-cairo-opengl-and-rsvg/3506346#3506346

echo-flow  2010-08-22 19:43:36
Sorry, but I'm looking for something pure-Python. Requiring Jython so you can access Java libs isn't suitable for me.
Chris S  2010-08-23 01:50:04
+1  A: 

pySVG is Pure Python (note that it uses dual licensing)

1.01pm  2010-08-23 06:03:39

related questions

Programmatically talking to a Serial Port in OS X or Linux
Best ways to teach a beginner to program?
Calling a Function From a String With the Function's Name in Python
An executable Python app
Text Editor For Linux (Besides Vi)?
What Hosting Service is best for Django applications?
File size differences after copying a file to a server vía FTP
Python: what is the difference between (1,2,3) and [1,2,3], and when should I use each?
Python: What OS am I running on?
How do I make a menu in python that does not require the user to press (enter) to make a selection?
How do you express binary literals in Python?
What is the most efficient graph data structure in Python?
Adding a Method to an Existing Object
How to learn Python: Good Example Code?
How do I use Python's itertools.groupby()?
Python and MySQL
Class views in Django
Is there an IDE that provides code completion for Python
Using 'in' to match an attribute of Python objects in an array
cx_Oracle - what is the best way to iterate over a result set?
cx_Oracle - How do I access Oracle from Python?
Continuous Integration System for a Python Codebase
Get a preview jpeg of a pdf on windows?
How can I find the full path to a font from its display name on a Mac?
XML Processing in Python