[pythonvis] Re: FW: Re: FW: How to get started
- From: Jim <jhomme1028@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 21:16:11 -0400
Hi Richard,
I missed that e-mail you sent about setting up a batch file. I'll try
to find it in the archives.
Jim
On 5/6/14, Richard Dinger <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I generally call the batch command shell 'the shell', but I will try to use
> whatever the members want.
>
> Richard
>
> From: Greg Wocher
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 12:26 PM
> To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: Re: FW: How to get started
>
> Hello,
> I have a strange issue with this. After I run the .bat file the command
> prompt comes up as it should. However when I type in hello.py in to run it
> instead of running the .py file it just brings up the hello.py file in
> EdSharp. It does not actually run the program in the terminal command
> prompt. For clarification how do we want to refer to the command prompt?
> Do we want to call it the shell, terminal or command prompt?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg Wocher
>
> Follow me on Twitter @GWocherOn 5/5/2014 2:18 PM, Jeffrey Turner wrote:
>
> Just reposting this again for the latecomers. Please note the link to the
> tutorial at the bottom. It's a great place to start once you've successfully
> executed the Hello World script.
>
>
>
> JDog
>
>
>
>
>
> From: pythonvis-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:pythonvis-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Dinger
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 10:52 PM
> To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: How to get started
>
>
>
> * There are more study resources for version 2.x
>
> * Not all libraries have been ported yet.
>
> * That seems to be a general recommendation.
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Drew Mochak
>
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 7:07 PM
>
> To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: How to get started
>
>
>
> Out of curiosity, why are we learning Python 2.7 rather than 3?
>
> On 5/1/2014 5:56 PM, Jeffrey Turner wrote:
>
> Hello List Members,
>
>
>
> We had our first meeting on Out-of-sight.net tonight, so I am reposting
> this Getting Started email sent by richard Dinger for the new members. It
> may seem like a lot to do just to get going, but if you take it
> step-by-step, it really isn't too bad.
>
>
>
> JDog
>
>
>
> ***richard's message:
>
>
>
> For those new to programming and maybe even some just new to Python, I
> found an on-line tutorial for beginners on programming using Python that
> might help. If you want to go through the tutorial, you will need to set up
> your computer first as described below.
>
>
>
> Part 1: Getting set up
>
> Before you look at the tutorial, you will need a few things. You need
> python itself, a text editor program and a folder to work in. The following
> steps cover how to get set up on windows. Note there are many ways to get
> set up, this is just a quick setup for beginners that can be revised later.
>
>
>
> 1 Download the latest version of python 2.7x (about 15 meg) from
>
> www.python.org/download
>
> the filename will be something like python-2.7.6.msi
>
> 2 install python by executing the msi file. Note where you install it on
> your computer for example at c:\python27.
>
>
>
> 3 You will need a text editor program and know how to use it. MS Notepad
> comes with windows and is workable for the tutorial. Other editors will be
> discussed on the list.
>
>
>
> 4 Create a new folder for trying examples in the tutorial, I will call
> it tutor.
>
>
>
> 5 in your tutor folder put the following dos file named 'shell.bat' you
> can edit the file with Notepad. Note lines beginning with rem are comments
> and may be omitted.
>
>
>
> rem begin shell.bat
>
> rem replace c:\python27 with where you installed python
>
> set path=%path%;c:\python27
>
>
>
> rem change prompt to just the drive letter (optional):
>
> prompt $N$G
>
> cmd.exe
>
> rem end shell.bat
>
>
>
> Part 2: How to use your set up to write and run python scripts.
>
>
>
> 1 Navigate to your tutor folder.
>
>
>
> 2 Open your text editor and enter the following one line script, which
> simply writes to the screen:
>
> print 'Hello, world'
>
>
>
> 3 Save the file as 'hello.py'
>
>
>
> 4 Start your shell.bat file by hitting enter on it. Shell will prompt
> you with something like:
>
> C:>
>
>
>
> 5 Type the name of your python script 'hello.py' and enter.
>
>
>
> 6 You should get:
>
> Hello, world
>
> c:>
>
> or an error message if there is a problem
>
>
>
> 7 When done for the day, you can close the shell command shell by
> enteering 'exit' after the prompt. The shell also has minor editing for
> example an up arrow will scroll up through previous commands andyou can edit
> through arrow keys, new text and delete.
>
>
>
> You can also run your script by simply double clicking or hitting enter
> on the filename in windows explorer, but when it runs windows will create a
> new window, run it and close the window. That all happens so fast you will
> miss it and any error messages.
>
>
>
> Part 3: Take a look at the tutorial.
>
> hetland.org/writing/instant-hacking.html
>
>
>
> Richard
>
>
>
> From: Charles Rivard
>
> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 9:35 AM
>
> To: learning python list
>
> Subject: [pythonvis] something to remember
>
>
>
> For those who have had experience with Python and other programming, try
> to keep in mind that what's been sent to the list is foreign to those who
> haven't. Thanks.
>
>
> ---
> Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're
> finished, you! really! are! finished!
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