Navigating and Managing Python Packages – Revvity Signals

Here's a quick guide to managing Python packages:

Note: If you're experiencing issues importing a package even after installing it, you might need to uninstall and reinstall it using the commands provided in this article. This could be due to incomplete installation, corrupted files, or version conflicts.

Command Line Usage (CMD):
From the command prompt, browse to the directory where the Python interpreter for your Spotfire Service for Python is installed.
By default, this directory is /nodemanager/services/<spotfire-service-for-python-name>/python.


Example for Analyst: C:\User\Downloads\Modules\Python Interpreter_3.1006.10802.17\python

Install/Upgrade (Specific Version):

python.exe -m pip install --upgrade <package name>==<version number>

Install Latest Version:

python.exe -m pip install <package name>

Uninstall:

python.exe -m pip uninstall <package name>

Note: Replace <package name> and <version number> with your desired information.

List Installed Packages including versions:

To view a list of all installed packages and their versions, use the following command:

python.exe -m pip list

If you need with the location of the package use the below command:

python.exe -m pip list --format=columns --verbose

Additional Optional Tags:

You can enhance your package management with optional tags for specific environments:

Specify Target Directory:

python.exe -m pip install <package name> -t "D:\Package"

Set Proxy:

python.exe -m pip install <package name> --proxy http://proxy

Specify Trusted Hosts:

python.exe -m pip install <package name> --trusted-host pypi.org --trusted-host files.pythonhosted.org

Feel free to include these optional tags based on your environment requirements.

Check Version:

import pkg_resources
print(pkg_resources.get_distribution("<package name>").version)

References:
https://docs.tibco.com/pub/spotfire/general/sr/sr/topics/spotfire_service_for_python_1_17.html

https://docs.tibco.com/pub/sf-pysrv/1.17.0/doc/html/TIB_sf-pysrv_install/pyinstall/topics/installing_python_packages_manually.html

Additional References:

Pip Official Documentation: https://pip.pypa.io/en/latest/installation/
Python packaging Authority (PyPA): https://www.pypa.io/

For advanced usage and troubleshooting, consult the official pip documentation and related resources.

List Installed Packages including versions:

Additional Optional Tags:

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