Python is not installed

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Symptom

Python is a scripting language that should be installed by default during the XSI installation on Linux. If Python doesn't show in the drop down menu in the scripting choices of the XSI preferences. You will need to reregister it.

Cause

Something prevent Python to be registered during the XSI installation.

Solution

  • Source the .xsi_x.x file located in /usr/Softimage/XSI4_X folder
  • Then go in the XSI bin folder 
 cd $XSI_HOME/Application/bin
  • Run this command: 
 ./mwpython win32com/axscript/client/pyscript.py
  • Run this command to start XSI: 
 xsi
  • Go in the preferences and you should see the active python entry in the script language drop down menu.




Applies To: XSI 4.0,XSI 4.2 on Linux

Posted: 2/17/2005


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