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vikram_u_k's avatar
vikram_u_k
Contributor
9 years ago

How do i add Python Libraries and extend the Pyton support on TestComplete with Python 3.0 (TC11.31)

How do i add Python Libraries and extend the Pyton support on TestComplete with Python 3.0 (TC11.31). I note that the Python executable on folder C:\Program Files\SmartBear\TestComplete 11\Bin\Exten...
  • baxatob's avatar
    baxatob
    9 years ago

    It is not a CodecRegistryError, but SyntaxError.

    Looks like you have Python 27 installed on your machine. That can cause a conflict.

    First of all I suggest to install Python 34 the latest official Python 3 package instead of 27. Then install required package. 

     

    Finally you should be able to use this code in your TC scripts:

     

     

    from os import sys
    sys.path.insert(0, '%PATH_TO_PYTHON_DIRECTORY%\Lib\site-packages')

import yourModuleName

     

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baxatob
Community Hero

It is not a CodecRegistryError, but SyntaxError.

Looks like you have Python 27 installed on your machine. That can cause a conflict.

First of all I suggest to install Python 34 the latest official Python 3 package instead of 27. Then install required package. 

 

Finally you should be able to use this code in your TC scripts:

 

 

from os import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '%PATH_TO_PYTHON_DIRECTORY%\Lib\site-packages')

import yourModuleName

 

SanM's avatar
SanM
Occasional Contributor
8 years ago

Should we have to install Python 3.x msi even thoug TestComplete as python? After this we have to install thord party packages?

  • baxatob's avatar
    baxatob
    Community Hero
    8 years ago

    1. TestComplete has built-in Python interpreter and you don't need to install something additionally.

     

    2. However to setup some third party libraries you need to have Python "registered" in your operation system.

    The easiest way is to install official package from python.org.

    Also you can register TC package in system %PATH%

     

    Specifics of usage Python in TestComplete >>

    • AlexKaras's avatar
      AlexKaras
      Champion Level 3
      8 years ago

      Hi,

       

      > First of all I suggest to install Python 34

      Not been a Python user I am not sure if it matters, but TC12.30 uses Python 3.6.

      Previous TC versions used Python 3.4 indeed.

      • baxatob's avatar
        baxatob
        Community Hero
        8 years ago

        Thanks, Alex!
        I've updated my reply above.