topic Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin in Python Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65143#M5363 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Roy,</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Use of 32-bit Python25 is built in to ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.x arcgisscripting library.&nbsp; It will run without issue under WOW6432 emulation on 64-bit OS.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>You could </SPAN><STRONG>install</STRONG><SPAN> a 64-bit Python as well, but ArcGIS would not use it.&nbsp; Also, I don't believe the 218 build of PyWin32 for Python25 has a 64-bit flavor.</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Since ArcGIS won't use it you could load a more current Python for 64-bit use if you go that route.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Just be aware, it can be a PITA to reconfigure between Python versions depending on your programming and sysadmin needs.&nbsp; </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Stuart</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:41:23 GMT V_StuartFoote 2012-12-05T14:41:23Z How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65139#M5359 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Hi all..:)</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Does any one know how to start a new Pythonwin window, If I see from the start menu and then go to Python2.5 there are only as following:</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>- IDLE (Python GUI)</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>- Module Docs</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>- Python (command line)</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>and Python manuals</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Hence until now I haven't found yet any Pythonwin button..</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Thank you for any help</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Best Regards,</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:36:34 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65139#M5359 RoyDaniel 2012-12-05T13:36:34Z Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65140#M5360 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Roy,</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>If PythonWin is installed (it is not by default with the ArcGIS 9.3 or 9.3.1 you appear to be using) its executable would be in C:\Python25\Lib\site-packages\pythonwin\Pythonwin.exe </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Simply create a shortcut for the executable, and place on the All Users or Public Desktop or Start Menu (depending on an XP or Vista/Win7 OS).</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>If not installed, the current builds of PyWin32 are available on SoruceForge here: </SPAN><A href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20218/">http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20218/</A><SPAN>&nbsp; I would no longer use the version included with the ArcGIS Desktop installation media set.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Since you are on Python25 be sure to get the pywin32-218.win32-py2.5.exe installer.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Stuart</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:49:14 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65140#M5360 V_StuartFoote 2012-12-05T13:49:14Z Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65141#M5361 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Thank you very much Stuart..:)</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:00:39 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65141#M5361 RoyDaniel 2012-12-05T14:00:39Z Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65142#M5362 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Hi Stewart one question again, is that okey If "pywin32-218.win32-py2.5" to run in my windows 7 64 bit operating system ? or do we have py2.5 for 64 bit</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Thanks a lot again..</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Best Regards,</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Roy</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:33:06 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65142#M5362 RoyDaniel 2012-12-05T14:33:06Z Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65143#M5363 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Roy,</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Use of 32-bit Python25 is built in to ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.x arcgisscripting library.&nbsp; It will run without issue under WOW6432 emulation on 64-bit OS.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>You could </SPAN><STRONG>install</STRONG><SPAN> a 64-bit Python as well, but ArcGIS would not use it.&nbsp; Also, I don't believe the 218 build of PyWin32 for Python25 has a 64-bit flavor.</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Since ArcGIS won't use it you could load a more current Python for 64-bit use if you go that route.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Just be aware, it can be a PITA to reconfigure between Python versions depending on your programming and sysadmin needs.&nbsp; </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Stuart</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:41:23 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65143#M5363 V_StuartFoote 2012-12-05T14:41:23Z Re: How to Start a new Pythonwin https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65144#M5364 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Okey.. I understand Stuart.. I will try as your explain.. and of course this is very valuable..</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Thanks again for your help</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Cheers..:)</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Roy</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:49:38 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/how-to-start-a-new-pythonwin/m-p/65144#M5364 RoyDaniel 2012-12-05T14:49:38Z