how to install eric python IDE and all the plugins on windows 7

beuhswt picture beuhswt · Feb 24, 2015 · Viewed 13.2k times · Source

so, i want to learn python and looking around for python IDE, i already have PyCharm but i also want to be able to make GUI so i download eric IDE eric IDE need these prerequisites to install

Python 3.1.0 or better
Python 2.6.0 or better
Qt 5.3.0 or better (from Digia)
Qt 4.10.0 or better (from Digia)
PyQt 5.3.0 or better (from Riverbank)
PyQt 4.10.0 or better (from Riverbank)
QScintilla 2.8.0 or better (from Riverbank)

i already download them all and able to install python 2.7 but i don't understand how to install the other, the only guide i found is only for win xp or linux.

Answer

Paul D. picture Paul D. · Mar 3, 2016

I just went through this process on Windows 7, so hopefully I can help you.

If you are running Windows7, get the following:

1) Python 2.7.0 link (11 was the version I used) amd64 - I got bit by this. When you follow the download link on the eric website, click on the version number instead of the download link. This will give you the option of downloading the x64 version.

2) PyQT 4.10 link -You will want to get this version if you are using python 2.7.x. There are no 5.x builds for Python 2.7. When looking to download the binaries (unless you want to compile), pay close attention to both the x64/x32 and the Py[ver] the link is for.

Note, it is important that both Python and PyQt be in sync for x32/x64 or Eric will not compile. It is also important to note that PyQt is Python version sensitive. PyQt 5.3.x is currently only built for Python 3.3.x, not Py 2.3x. PyQt 4.10.x has been built for both Py 2.7.x and Py 3.3.x

3) The Eric Zip, uncompressed, in a writable directory for the user.

Install Python first, followed by PyQt (It installs in the Python Directory), and then run the install.py from the root directory of eric. Watch the cmd window carefully since it will give you some useful information if things don't work.