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'''Windows with Visual Studio'''</font>
 
Welcome to using Phidgets with Python! By using Python, you will have access to the complete Phidget22 API, including events.
 
Visual Studio is an IDE provided by Microsoft that can be used to develop code in a wide variety of programming languages, including Python.
 
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==Use Our Examples==
One of the best ways to start programming with Phidgets is to use our example code as a guide. Before we get started, make sure you have read [[#Install Phidget Python module for Windows| how to install the Phidget Python module]] section above. You will also need to download [https://www.visualstudio.com/ Microsoft Visual Studio] if you have not already.
 
Now that you have Python and the Phidget Python module installed, as well as Visual Studio, select an example that will work with your Phidget:
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Next, create a new Python project:
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Delete the Python file that was generated with the project:
[[Image:Python_vs_delete.png|link=|center]]
 
 
Add the example you just downloaded by right-clicking on the project and adding an existing item:
[[Image:Python_vs_addexisting.png|link=|center|850px]]
 
Be sure to add PhidgetHelperFunctions.py in the same way.
 
Select the example as the startup file:
[[Image:Python_vs_startupproject.png|link=|center]]
 
 
Ensure that your Python environment is the same as the version you have installed. Enter the following command to view your Python version if you are unsure:
<syntaxhighlight lang=python>
python -V
</syntaxhighlight>
 
[[Image:Python_version.PNG|link=|center]]
 
You can view/edit your Python environment under the ''Python Environments'' tab:
[[Image:Python_vs_environment.png|link=|center]]
 
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==Setting Up a New Project==
When you are building a project from scratch, or adding Phidget functionality to an existing project, you'll need to configure your development environment to properly link the Phidget Python library.
 
To start, you need to create your project as shown in the [[#Use Our Examples|Use Our Examples]] section.
 
To include the Phidget Python library, add the following imports to your code:
 
<syntaxhighlight lang=python>
from Phidget22.PhidgetException import *
from Phidget22.Phidget import *
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Then, you will also have to import the class for your particular Phidget. For example, you would include the following line for a DigitalInput:
 
<syntaxhighlight lang=python>
from Phidget22.Devices.DigitalInput import *
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The project now has access to Phidgets.
 
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