# Can I use matplotlib in Dynamo?

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**Created:** [September 12, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/can-i-use-matplotlib-in-dynamo/40608 "2019-09-12T19:58:08Z")\
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Yes you can use it, except the **plt.show()** method  
example of workaround here

> [@Python 3 Skelitonization - plt.show() not work](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/python-3-skelitonization-plt-show-not-work/63216/8):
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> Finally, I found a better (faster) way with Stream conversion, (Bitmap.SetPixel() is too slow) [waveSinCos] import sys import clr import System clr.AddReference('ProtoGeometry') from Autodesk.DesignScript.Geometry import \* dirAppLoc = System.Environment.GetFolderPath(System.Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData) sys.path.append(dirAppLoc + r'\python-3.8.3-embed-amd64\Lib\site-packages') clr.AddReference('System.Drawing') import System.Drawing from System.Drawing import \* from System…

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