We recommend that you get Python from www.python.org if that is possible for your operating system.
Note
Version 2.5.x or 2.6.x should work fine, but we will not be able to use 3.x for another year or two.
Python notes for various systems:
Linux : you probably already have it; typical Linux distributions install it by default, and I suspect that any that do not install it automatically at least include it as an option. Check the version (eg. 2.5, 2.6, 3.0) to see if it will work with CODAS programs; install something compatible if needed.
Solaris or Irix, then it may be up to your sysadmin to install Python.
OSX: Although a version is included with OSX, it is recommended that you install the version from python.org. It can coexist happily with the OSX-included version, allowing you to install whatever additional python packages you need without interfering with the system version.
Windows:
Get and install two components:
You need the basic Python installation.
- You need pywin32 or our
python code will not be able to start the matlab engine.
Check your PATH:
- (Control Panel : System: Advanced : Environment Variables)
Make sure “python.exe” is on your PATH, e.g. if installation was in C:\Python26 you should have C:\Python26 on your path.