[Csnd] Re: Version 5.08 now released
| Date | 2008-03-20 00:13 |
| From | "Art Hunkins" |
| Subject | [Csnd] Re: Version 5.08 now released |
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Michael and
Ugur,
This evening I downloaded and installed Csound5.08.2-gnu-win32-f.exe , and can report the
following:
After making sure everything else (Csound-wise) was
out of the way, I installed, and was met by the Python popup. I do not have
Python installed, and the message recognized that correctly. I must admit,
however, to needing to ponder, for several minutes, whether to hit Yes or
No - to go on without Python. I think the wording is confusing.I'd suggest
something like this: "You do not have Python installed and cannot currently run
Python scripts (or whatever). Do you wish to Continue without Python, or Abort
(to first install Python)?" The buttons would be labled Continue and
Abort.
(The larger question is whether neophytes should be
asked about Python *at all*. As a noobee, I'd be in a complete quandry, and not
know which way to go. It might be good to add another line to the message box:
"If you're unfamilar with Python, just hit Continue.")
The installation otherwise proceded without
incident, except that I noticed that a PYTHONPATH environment variable was set -
pointing to csound\bin. I should think this again somewhat misleading, as well
as potentially problematic. However, I'm out of my depth here and perhaps there
is good reason. (Again my concern is confusion for all except advanced users.
And there, you see where that leaves me!)
Most importantly, I found csnd.dll and py.dll
located here:
in csound\bin: csnd.dll
in csound\plugins: csnd.dll and py.dll
in csound\python_backup\plugins:
py.dll
I assume only the last placement is
correct.
Art Hunkins
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