python(x,y) Google Group

noob: Pythonxy vs Spyder and startup questions/confusion

2013-05-17T04:19:06Z

So I've installed pythonxy and there's a shortcut to pythonxy that
brings up a "Python(x,y) Home" window that I really don't understand
what it's for.(?) It looks like some sort of option gui. I'm not
sure where the doc on this window is.

To actually "do" python, I end up opening up Spyder directly (from its

Re: cvxopt version update 1.1.5 -> 1.1.6

2013-05-16T22:17:38Z

Opened new issue: 654<[link]>
Thanks,

Re: [python(x,y)] Digest for pythonxy@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

2013-05-16T15:53:41Z

Dear

Is there a web mapping interface or application based on python with easy
implemment?

2013/5/16 <pythonxy@googlegroups.com>

cvxopt version update 1.1.5 -> 1.1.6

2013-05-15T15:30:55Z

Hello, do you guys plan to update cvxopt in 2.7.4.0?
The last version (1.1.6) corrects some compatibility issues with numpy,
Cheers,
Sylvain

gl2ps option didn't turn on

2013-05-05T12:13:54Z

Hi,
I saw here the post about gl2ps, there was written that export to eps from
mayavi was enabled. Unfortunately I can't save my scene to.eps file. How
can I fix it?

Re: Winpdb doesn't launch (new full install)

2013-04-30T19:03:16Z

Nevermind. Apparently it wasn't installed. As I can't imagine I unchecked
it (why would I), I guess it's not installed by default.

Winpdb doesn't launch (new full install)

2013-04-30T15:42:40Z

Running on win xp sp3 32 bit with the latest full install. Pressing F7
does nothing (is there another way?). I don't see any "winbdp" item in the
python(x,y) group (on the start menu) and apparently there is no file name
with "winpdb" in it on my drives.

Re: mayavi export to x3d

2013-04-23T08:00:08Z

Ok, I found that this is problem of Blender cycles render engine

mayavi export to x3d

2013-04-22T23:18:34Z

Hello,
I'm new in mayavi. Is there any way to export my scene from mayavi to x3d
format? Because when I'm exporting it to the .obj file and then put to the
blender it looses all colors.

Re: Numba + python(x,y)

2013-04-18T21:43:14Z

Thanks, It is done:
648<[link]>
.
Cheers,
Sylvain

Re: Numba + python(x,y)

2013-04-18T21:34:56Z

Post 2.7.4.0 - please create an issue for it.

Numba + python(x,y)

2013-04-18T00:10:28Z

Hello everyone,
Is there any plan to integrate numba with the next release of python(x,y)?
Cheers,
Sylvain

Re: Build Process for plugins [was Re: New version of Python(x,y)]

2013-04-07T18:00:59Z

Numpy is updated for quite some time:
[link]
Matplotlib is not updated due to
[link] .
I need time to investigate this.
The list of pending updates can be found at

Build Process for plugins [was Re: New version of Python(x,y)]

2013-04-06T11:22:33Z

I wonder, if we could optimise the process of providing up-to-date plugins.

Example:
In current PythonXY (acc. to site StandardPlugins):

* Matplotlib 1.1.1
* NumPy 1.6.2

Upstream is at

* Matplotlib 1.2.1
* NumPy 1.7.0

[link]

Awesome work

2013-04-05T01:27:33Z

Thanks for Python(x,y). I've converted at least 5 people I work with from
Matlab to python due to this distro. It's a strong weapon for python. Keep
up the great work! Python(x,y) is perfect IMO.

Launching IPython Qt Console causes python.exe to stop working.

2013-04-03T01:31:40Z

I have installed python(x,y) in Windows 8 Pro 64bit as an alternative to
Matlab to perform engineering calculations, still I am a newbie when it
comes to python language and all the installations packages.
Every time I try to open IPython Qt Console from the application launcher
(from python(x,y) icon on desktop), an error message pops up notifying

New version of Python(x,y)

2013-03-29T16:34:51Z

Max(EOF("May"), Release("python 2.7.4"))

New version of Python(x,y)

2013-03-28T15:32:51Z

Can anyone tell me when will a new release of Python(x,y) will be available?

Re: selection in the terminal

2013-03-27T10:11:49Z

Hi,
This is not the best place for such questions. Try StackOverflow<[link]> -
your chances are much higher there.
-gabi

selection in the terminal

2013-03-25T18:29:16Z

Hello,
I would like to know how to make an input using arrow keys to select one
option in the terminal among several.
Thank you !

Re: Installing new and upgrading old plugins

2013-03-25T14:02:36Z

Marko Hi,

You can install non P(x,y) packages via easy_install, pip or a binary
installer (if available). The binary installer is best with easy_install
second.

Re: Installing new and upgrading old plugins

2013-03-25T07:47:42Z

It was easier than I thought, thanks!

sunnuntai, 24. maaliskuuta 2013 16.38.45 UTC+2 Goyo kirjoitti:

Re: Installing new and upgrading old plugins

2013-03-24T14:38:45Z

Just download and run the installer, it's the same as most other windows
programs.

Goyo

Installing new and upgrading old plugins

2013-03-20T06:05:58Z

I am not familiar with the Python package installers. I would like to know
how to upgrade and install plugins without messing my Python(x,y) install.

What is the correct procedure when I want to upgrade an existing plugin to
a newer version?

What is the correct procedure when I want to install a new plugin that is

Re: Python(x,y) Launcher Missing Applications and Plugins - partial workaround

2013-03-18T23:39:49Z

Similar symptoms here. In addition to having no packages listed in
pythonxy, I found that every bundled package had its own entry in the
Add/Remove Programs dialog. Uninstalling pythonxy and Python 2.7; deleting
the program directories; and removing Python references from the system
path was simply not enough. I had to search for and remove every single

Re: [python(x,y)] Re: add a link to the "major" release on the Download area

2013-03-18T19:46:35Z

Hi Gabi,

Actually, it looks like I'm the one missing something. In previous
versions, the "required" version had to be pre-installed before the latest
version would install. I just put python(x,y) on someone's computer today,
and was able to directly install 2.7.3.1 without installing 2.7.3.0 first.

Re: Problems with installing scikit-sklearn .13.1-3

2013-03-18T15:28:57Z

Try re-installing the package. Make sure no python shells/applications are
open!
I could not reproduce the issue above.

Problems with installing scikit-sklearn .13.1-3

2013-03-18T00:20:37Z

I tried to install the updated plug in for scikit-sklearn version .13.1-3
on the plugins update page for Python(x,y).
Python(x,y) shows that scikit-sklearn has been update but when I try to
import something, I get an error:
from sklearn import preprocessing
File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages \sklearn\preprocessing.py", line 14,

Re: add a link to the "major" release on the Download area

2013-03-17T14:57:26Z

Hi,
I'm missing something here - Python(x,y)-XXXXX is always the full release
(It can also be used as an upgrade). I was under the impression that the
problem was users were getting into the mirror and downloaded the update
(py(x,y)-XXXXXX) instead of the full package.
In an case - Current Release _always_ lists the full packages.

Re: add a link to the "major" release on the Download area

2013-03-16T22:21:00Z

Hi Gabi,
I've also been experiencing a similar problem. When recommending
Python(x,y) to others, I have yet to have a single person successfully
install it, because they all immediately try installing the "Current
Release", and then fail to find the installation for the "required version"
for the "current release". Might I suggest the following modification to

Re: [python(x,y)] Re: Consider Replacing SciTE with Geany in Windows Package

2013-03-16T12:53:05Z

I agree. I even found myself replacing SciTE by a portable Notepad++
on my USB key recently. Since then I'm quite happy with Notepad++: a
lot of nice features (for example, I appreciate to split screen or
create a new instance of the application with a simple drag&drop of
file's tab) and it's better looking (SciTE colors and design are quite

Re: Silent install

2013-03-16T08:56:29Z

Only via default NSIS /D which applied to the doc, SWIG and XY directories.
I have not tested this myself.
I was thinking of adding the command line switches for that and other
options though - it seems simple enough. Would you be willing to assist on
testing this?
- /D sets the default installation directory ($INSTDIR), overriding

Re: [python(x,y)] Re: Consider Replacing SciTE with Geany in Windows Package

2013-03-16T08:16:09Z

It feels to me like the Notepad++ has improved a lot since while SciTe
remained pretty much the same.
How would you compare Notepad++ vs SciTe today?
-gabi

Re: add a link to the "major" release on the Download area

2013-03-16T08:12:00Z

Ok - switched between text between mirror and direct link.
Please provide feedback.
-gabi

Re: [python(x,y)] Re: Consider Replacing SciTE with Geany in Windows Package

2013-03-15T10:26:25Z

I can't remember exactly why I chose to replace Notepad++ by SciTE, 4 years ago:
[link]

I think some of the reasons were the following:
1. SciTE is light weight
2. SciTE supports better the "Run" command for various languages (if I

Re: Consider Replacing SciTE with Geany in Windows Package

2013-03-15T09:11:39Z

True, SciTe compares poorly vs other Scintilla derivatives. Geany would not
be my first choice when compared with Notepad++.
I'll put it on the wish list ...
-gabi

Consider Replacing SciTE with Geany in Windows Package

2013-03-13T17:42:19Z

I think Python (x,y) should consider replacing SciTE with a Scintilla
derivative instead. Geany <[link]>is in active development,
and is in the same family as SciTE, but seems more user friendly and easily
extensible. SciTE on its own is nice and light, but customization is
annoying and frustrating at times. In particular, syntax highlighting

add a link to the "major" release on the Download area

2013-03-01T06:39:46Z

Dear maintainer of the python(x,y) wiki,
Although it would seem quite basic to experienced pythong(x,y) users that
one should go into the link to the Mirrors for downloading the major
releases (such as Python(x,y)-2.7.3.0.exe<[link]>)
for installation, for beginners it was not obvious at all. It is intuitive

Python(x,y) Launcher Missing Applications and Plugins - partial workaround

2013-02-27T22:07:59Z

When I recently switched from a previous version of Python(x,y) to the
current version, the Python(x,y) launcher seemed to "break."
Here's the things that appeared to be missing
- Nothing but Scite in the Applications list
- Python Modules window is completely empty, switching categories
doesn't do anything

Re: Accessing cblas in pythonxy

2013-02-19T09:57:25Z

Sergio Hi,
Python(x,y) ships with the official SciPy package which is linked
statically against ATLAS built for SSE3. The BLAS libraries option for
Win32 is pretty grim. The best is probably Intel MKL - strongly suggested
if you have access. The alternative is to build ATLAS from source
[link]

Accessing cblas in pythonxy

2013-02-16T16:32:37Z

Hi,
I have a project that includes a cython script which in turn does some
direct access to a couple of cblas functions.
This is necessary, since some matrix multiplications need to be done inside
a tight loop that gets called thousands of times.
Speedup wrt calling scipy.linalg.blas.cblas routines is 10x to 20x.

Instruction for additional mirroring?

2013-02-16T11:46:12Z

Hi guys,
First of all, I'd like to say thanks to all guys involved in python(x,y).
I'd like to download and provide mirroring since it always took more than
two hours for downloading in my location.
Is there any mirroring instruction for this project? I couldn't find them
in the website.
Regards,

Re: [python(x,y)] Installation problem Windows 7 32 bit

2013-02-05T21:18:31Z

On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Michael Swanson

Well, that's embarrassing---an indentation error, which I myself injected
by misusing my text editor. Sorry about that, Michael. The attached will
resolve the indentation problem. Let's hope is solves the permissions
problem, too.

Re: [python(x,y)] Installation problem Windows 7 32 bit

2013-02-05T19:42:55Z

Hi Jed
Thanks for the response.
I used the your suggested userconfig.py and still cannot open.
The positive news is that i have a different error now. This is now my new
output.
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Python27\Scripts\xyhome.py w", line 20, in <module>
from xy import xyhome

Re: [python(x,y)] Installation problem Windows 7 32 bit

2013-02-04T20:02:22Z

Michael,

We experienced a similar bug [1] on the Spyder project which uses very
similar code to manage user configuration. As an experiment, if you are
willing to replace userconfig.py at this location

C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\ xy\userconfig.py

with the attached (make a backup copy first!) that might get you up and

Installation problem Windows 7 32 bit

2013-02-03T21:16:53Z

Hi
Been trying to get this running for a few days now.
Upon completion of a full install as administrator, I have the python
shortcut on desktop but it does not connect.
I tried in interactive mode, and it seems I have a permissions problem.'
Could someone please help.
This is the error..
"Traceback (most recent call last):

Re: GDAL HDF4 support

2013-01-22T19:39:14Z

Just an update. I managed to get HDF4 support by not installing the GDAL
package that came with Python(X,Y) and setting up python_Gdal separately.
The steps I followed where:

1) Install Python(X,Y) WITHOUT GDAL
2) Install GDAL and python-gdal from OSGeo4W package [1]
3) Set up windows environment variables (GDAL_Data and path) This is

GDAL HDF4 support

2013-01-22T16:01:41Z

Hi,

I'm using Python(x,y) ver. 2.7.3.1 which comes with GDAL version 1.9.2. I'm
trying to open some images that came in HDF4 however, the GDAL supplied
with Python(x,y) does not support that format. On the other hand, the GDAL
supplied by the OSGeo4W [1] includes the hdf4 driver.

Is there a way to make the Python(X,Y) use the GDAL supplied by the

How to customise the Spyder environment

2013-01-18T15:50:16Z

I'm trying to prepare a custom Spyder environment based on the Python(X,Y)
Windows installer. As far as I can tell, the right way to do this is to
install my custom packages in the Python27 site-packages folder, but then
I'm not sure how best to add them to the list of packages Spyder imports by

Silent install

2013-01-18T12:48:30Z

When doing a silent install with /S /ALLUSERS=1, is it possible to
customise the install directories?
Thanks,
Tom