This seems to be caused by an IronPython bug similar to this one:
http://ironpython.codeplex.com/workitem/31549
We have added workarounds from some IronPython bugs like this in RF
2.6.3 so you should try that version. Also, you shouldn't get this
error with "normal" Python at all.
Cheers,
.peke
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