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vikram_u_k
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9 years ago
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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\Extensions\Python does not have support for Serial devices. I wish to extend the Libraries available on Python 3.0. What is the recommended method to add this support?.

 

I need to add site-packages under this folder(C:\Program Files\SmartBear\TestComplete 11\Bin\Extensions\Python\Python34\Lib) but the Modules are not imported, any suggestions?.

 

I am getting a  CodecRegistryError.

  • npaisley's avatar
    npaisley
    3 years ago

    Hey SK2, 

     

    Ok, so that's a step in the right direction! 

     

    Those backslashes are going to be required when executing this in the IDE as Python code, we just needed to remove them for basic CLI interaction. 

     

    For Python and the TC IDE, you will receive that error if you do not have the indentions correct. I would make sure you're indenting properly, and add those slashes back.

     

    For instance, this is how I have mine setup and launches Chrome without any popups.

     

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  • baxatob's avatar
    baxatob
    Community Hero
    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

     

    • 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 >>