visualize_fields

Visualize multi-dimensional field data with coordinate transformation and axis diagnostics.

1|Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tatsuki-washimi/gwexpy --skill visualize-fields
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: visualize_fields
Source: https://github.com/tatsuki-washimi/gwexpy/tree/main/.agent/skills/visualize_fields
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tatsuki-washimi/gwexpy --skill visualize-fields

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured toolkit to visualize multi-dimensional field data (e.g., 3D, 4D, matrices) and to diagnose and adjust plot axes, ticks, and display ranges to ensure physical accuracy and clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Infrastructure layer: separates physics-to-index mapping from plotting code, enabling reusable coordinate utilities.
  • Extraction API Layer: adds methods to data types to generate visualization-ready subsets without mutating the original data.
  • Plotting API Layer: provides user-facing plotting methods named consistently (e.g., plot_map2d, plot_timeseries_points).
  • Diagnostic workflows: built-in checks for unit propagation, coordinate accuracy, and proper scaling to prevent misinterpretation.

Quick Start

Construct a basic 2D map from a 4D field and render it with the plotting API to verify axis scales.

Frequently Asked Questions about visualize_fields

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I plot multi-dimensional field data accurately in Python?

To plot multi-dimensional field data accurately, you need a structured toolkit that separates physics-to-index mapping from plotting code, ensuring unit propagation and coordinate accuracy. This Skill standardizes unit handling and scale defaults to prevent misinterpretation across 3D and 4D datasets.

How do I extract a 2D map from a 4D field for visualization?

You can extract a 2D map from a 4D field by using an extraction API layer that generates visualization-ready subsets without mutating the original data. This ensures the extracted coordinates remain physically accurate for rendering with the plotting API.

Can I use this for GWpy-style time-series visualization tasks?

Yes, this approach applies to GWpy-style time-series visualization tasks, including coordinate transformation and data extraction for plots. It provides user-facing plotting methods like plot_timeseries_points to render time-series data accurately.

Why does my multi-dimensional plot have incorrect axis scales and units?

Incorrect axis scales and units in multi-dimensional plots often result from missing coordinate accuracy and proper scaling diagnostics. Built-in diagnostic workflows check unit propagation and display ranges to enforce physical accuracy and clarity.

What is the best way to diagnose and adjust plot axes for 3D datasets?

The best way to diagnose and adjust plot axes for 3D datasets is using a modular architecture with built-in checks for unit propagation and coordinate accuracy. This enforces standard scale defaults and separates infrastructure from plotting code.