Unchecking the 'Use Python Installed With Softimage' option has no effect: XSI still runs its own

[Tim Crowson]

I have a situation where several of our machines refuse to use the system Python (2.7.3 64-bit). I uncheck the 'Use Python installed with Softimage' option, but after restarting, Softimage insists on using its own Python (2.6.4). Runonce.bat seems to have to effect.

Of course, the machine I use is fine, so testing this is a pain...

Any insight into why Soft would refuse to use the system Python (which again is 2.7.3 64-bit, site-wide). It's jacking up our PyQt experience.

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Tim Crowson
Lead CG Artist

Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio, Inc.
2525 Lebanon Pike, Building C. Nashville, TN 37214
Ph  615.885.6801 | Fax  615.889.4768 | www.magneticdreams.com
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[Stephen Blair]

Is the preference still turned off after you restart Softimage?
What's the environment look like? (open a Softimage command prompt and run set, or use Process Explorer on XSI.exe)

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[Tim Crowson]

Yes, the preference is still off after restarting.

But I think I have a good lead on the problem though: late in the day yesterday I found that the problematic machines don't have pywin installed! Kaching! I'll be the first to admit I need a tutorial or something explaining the relationship between Python, pywin, and Softimage. Installing pywin locally fixes the problem and Softimage correctly uses the system Python.

Now here's my next question: do I really have to install pywin locally on each machine, or can I not install it in our network's site-packages?

-Tim

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[Stephen Blair]

Pywin = ActiveX scripting support for Python inside Softimage

I don't know about putting pywin in the network site-packages, I never tried...

From: softimag...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimag...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Tim Crowson
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Subject: Re: Unchecking the 'Use Python Installed With Softimage' option has no effect: XSI still runs its own

Yes, the preference is still off after restarting.

But I think I have a good lead on the problem though: late in the day yesterday I found that the problematic machines don't have pywin installed! Kaching! I'll be the first to admit I need a tutorial or something explaining the relationship between Python, pywin, and Softimage. Installing pywin locally fixes the problem and Softimage correctly uses the system Python.

Now here's my next question: do I really have to install pywin locally on each machine, or can I not install it in our network's site-packages?

-Tim
On 8/23/2012 6:28 PM, Stephen Blair wrote:

Is the preference still turned off after you restart Softimage?

What's the environment look like? (open a Softimage command prompt and run set, or use Process Explorer on XSI.exe)

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Sent: August-23-12 7:08 PM

To: soft...@listproc.autodesk.com<mailto:soft...@listproc.autodesk.com>

Subject: Unchecking the 'Use Python Installed With Softimage' option has no effect: XSI still runs its own



I have a situation where several of our machines refuse to use the system Python (2.7.3 64-bit). I uncheck the 'Use Python installed with Softimage' option, but after restarting, Softimage insists on using its own Python (2.6.4). Runonce.bat seems to have to effect.



Of course, the machine I use is fine, so testing this is a pain...



Any insight into why Soft would refuse to use the system Python (which again is 2.7.3 64-bit, site-wide). It's jacking up our PyQt experience.

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Tim Crowson

Lead CG Artist



Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio, Inc.

2525 Lebanon Pike, Building C. Nashville, TN 37214

Ph 615.885.6801 | Fax 615.889.4768 | www.magneticdreams.com<http://www.magneticdreams.com><http://www.magneticdreams.com><http://www.magneticdreams.com>

tim.c...@magneticdreams.com<mailto:tim.c...@magneticdreams.com><mailto:tim.c...@magneticdreams.com><mailto:tim.c...@magneticdreams.com>

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Tim Crowson
Lead CG Artist

Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio, Inc.
2525 Lebanon Pike, Building C. Nashville, TN 37214
Ph 615.885.6801 | Fax 615.889.4768 | www.magneticdreams.com<http://www.magneticdreams.com>
tim.c...@magneticdreams.com<mailto:tim.c...@magneticdreams.com>

[Tim Crowson]

Ok thanks. We'll continue experimenting here. If anyone else has experience dealing with pywin on a network, feel free to contribute. I mean sure, we can install it locally if we have to, but that presents maintenance issues.

-Tim

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