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| <font size=6>'''Language - Python'''
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| '''Windows with Visual Studio'''</font>
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| Welcome to using Phidgets with Python! By using Python, you will have access to the complete Phidget22 API, including events.
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| 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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| {{Language_-_Python_Intro_Windows}}
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| ==Use Our Examples==
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| 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.
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| 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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| *{{SampleCode|Python|Python Examples}}
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| Next, create a new Python project:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_newproject.PNG|link=|center|850px]]
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| Delete the Python file that was generated with the project:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_delete.png|link=|center]]
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| Add the example you just downloaded by right-clicking on the project and adding an existing item:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_addexisting.png|link=|center|850px]]
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| Be sure to add PhidgetHelperFunctions.py in the same way.
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| Select the example as the startup file:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_startupproject.png|link=|center]]
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| 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:
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| <syntaxhighlight lang=python>
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| python -V
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| </syntaxhighlight>
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| [[Image:Python_version.PNG|link=|center]]
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| You can view/edit your Python environment under the ''Python Environments'' tab:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_environment.png|link=|center]]
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| {{Edit_the_Examples}}
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| {{Language_-_Python_Editing_The_Examples}}
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| ==Setting Up a New Project==
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| 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.
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| To start, create a new Python project:
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| [[Image:Python_vs_newproject.PNG|link=|center|850px]]
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| Then open the Python file that was generated with the project.
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| [[Image:Python_vs_blank_project.png|link=|center|850px]]
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| To include the Phidget Python library, add the following imports to your code:
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| <syntaxhighlight lang=python>
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| from Phidget22.PhidgetException import *
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| from Phidget22.Phidget import *
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| </syntaxhighlight>
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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:
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| from Phidget22.Devices.DigitalInput import *
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| </syntaxhighlight>
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| The project now has access to Phidgets.
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| {{Language Page What's Next}}
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