PIPython

The PIPython package is a collection of Python modules for the communication with PI controllers and for processing GCS data. PIPython is compatible with Python 3.6+ on Windows, Linux, and OS X, and without the GCS DLL on any other platform as well.

Installation

PIPython as well as the samples folder can be downloaded from GitHub.

By installing PIPython you agree to the license agreement.

You can install PIPython in different ways:

• From local folder

• From GitHub

• Using pypi.org

Installing from local folder

1. Unzip the file PIPython.zip.

2. Open a command entry (Linux Console or Windows CMD window) in the directory where you unzipped the file.

3. Run the following command: python setup.py install

Installing from GitHub

1. Download the module from GitHub. - or if git is installed on the PC - Open a command entry (Linux Console or Windows CMD window) and enter the following command: git clone git@github.com:PI-PhysikInstrumente/PIPython.git

2. Unzip the file PIPython.zip.

3. Open a command entry (Linux Console or Windows CMD window) in the directory where you unzipped the file.

4. Run the following command: python setup.py install

Installing from pypi.org

• In the command window of the PC, enter the following command: pip install PIPython

Any questions?

If you have any questions, don't hesitate – just send an e-mail to service@pi.de We also appreciate your feedback.