What Python library are you trying to add?anclib wrote:I'm having a similar problem, I wanted to add a library to the python within Softimage 2012sap on Windows 7 64bit, so to add serial coms, but don't seem to be able to achieve it.
I have tried to get Soft to use an external version of python, did not work.
The external Python 3.2 updated the library no problem
I have tried changing registry key to redirect the install, but the update crashes for some strange reason and does not install the library.
I thought I may be a stupid permissions thing (windows 7 system is infuriating)so fiddled about with the folders, did not work.
why does Softimage give you the option of using an external editor if it's not possible?
Why can't I manually add libraries to python?
Surly somebody out there knows how to fix this.
Is it pyserial 2.5?
If so, there is no 64-bit version of that library (I see only 32-bit at http://pypi.python.org/pypi/pyserial).
So, you'll need to install 32-bit Softimage.
Then install the 2.x version of pyserial (Softimage does not support Python 3.x).
Since you are running on a 64-bit system, the 32-bit Python registry key will be under the Wow6432Node:
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Python\PythonCore
UPDATE: Also, Softimage doesn't "revert" to the internal version. If you set the preference to use the version of Python installed on the system, you'll either get that Python, no Python, or an error. At least that is what I've seen on my own system.