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Included here are step-by-step instructions intended for users who are new to Python and want to run already developed Python scripts. These instructions include downloading and installing Python, installing the few required modules needed to interface with AWR Design Environment (AWRDE), and how to run an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that comes with the standard Python install. For users more familiar with Python and want installation instructions more intended for code development please use this link for standard Python install or this link for installing from the Anaconda distribution.

Python Install

• From a web browser, navigate to the Python.org website:   https://www.python.org
• Click on Downloads > Downloads for Windows. Click on the Python x.xx.x button to download the installer
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• In a file browser, navigate to the the directory where the Python installer is located and open the python-x.xx.x-amd64.exe file
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• Check Add Python x.xx to PATH and then click on Install Now
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• After installation is complete, verify that the installation was successful and that the PATH is being recognized
  • Open Windows Command Prompt application. Windows Start > Windows System > Command Prompt
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  • In the Command Prompt window type python -V and ensure Python x.xx.x is displayed:
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