Python interpreter¶
A full Python interpreter install is embedded within Boundless Desktop. Desktop does not use any Python interpreter or modules that you have installed on your system.
To manage packages available to the embedded Python install, open the included Command Shell application (as an administrator) and use pip
:
pip --help
Please see pip documentation for more details.
Pre-installed Packages¶
The IPython
and Jupyter
packages are installed with Desktop. This allows for easy installation of the IPyConsole plugin for QGIS, an excellent additional console to QGIS’s embedded Python console.
Know issues¶
IPython and Jupyter consoles on Windows
When using the Command Shell application, the following commands will produce errors:
ipython
jupyter-console
Alternatively, until a fix is provided, you can run these commands:
ipython --simple-prompt
jupyter-qtconsole
(when run from a graphical user interface login)