[vtkusers] vtk import fails from python

[Eric E. Monson]

Hey Rahul,

The LD_LIBRARY_PATH and PYTHONPATH would need to be set before you use  
VTK in Python. The setup.py should be run automatically when you run  
'make install' for the VTK build if you are using something UNIXy.

Can you import vtk from within the vtkpython that is built along with  
VTK? What platform are you using (so someone with specific experience  
might be able to chime in).

-Eric

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Eric E Monson
Duke Visualization Technology Group


On May 28, 2008, at 10:12 PM, Rahul Nabar wrote:

> I have vtk working now but from python 'import vtk' still fails.
>
> Question: The README.txt within VTK/Wrappings/Python says I must set
> the LD_LIBRARY_PATH and PYTHONPATH. Is that before compilation or
> before using it?
>
> Will the setup.py in the Python directory automatically be run by make
> install or do I have to run it manually? Any other tips about getting
> python and vtk working together? Or perhaps a set of instructions
> somewhere?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> -- 
> Rahul
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