Getting Started

Installing Python

(Skip this step, if you've already got Python installed on your machine.)

1. Visit this link:

http://www.enthought.com/products/epd_free.php

and download the appropriate installer for your system. Then launch it and follow the prompts.

Installing the PyAMI Package

From a Linux or MacOS command prompt:

Execute:

sudo easy_install PyIBIS-AMI

(You'll need administrative access for this. Alternatively, you can learn how to set things up for non-admin. installation of additional Python packages, but that's beyond the scope of this quick "HowTo".)

On a Windows machine:

Visit this link:

http://pypi.python.org/pypi?name=PyIBIS-AMI&version=0.1&:action=files

and download and run the Windows installer.

Testing the PyAMI Package Installation

From a PyLab command prompt (or, equivalent), execute:

import pyibisami.amimodel

If there are no errors reported, then the installation has succeeded.

Adventuring Further

Using the Interactive use, from the PyLab command prompt section of the Introduction page as a guide, try loading and exercising your own AMI DLL.