Python and Processing

Mike Cj

in Integration and Hardware • 1 year ago

Hey it's Mike!
I'v been struck in a taught where "I need to run a python script in Processing" can that be done?

My actual idea is to make a GUI with Processing while a python script runs at a background[as i cant do the python task i need in processing! :( ]

Secondly - if there is an answer for my first doubt!
Exporting a sketch to Application(executable) is easy with Processing.So, by exporting my sketch to an Application, can i have a python script which runs at the background without the need of python installed on the Target computer?

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PhiLho

Re: Python and Processing

1 year ago

Have you searched the forum? I believe the topic has been mentioned a few times here.
And to run a Python script, you still need a Python interpreter (unless you generate a standalone exe out of it, there are tools for that, I believe).

Mike Cj

Re: Python and Processing

1 year ago

I Googled around a little bit and found that there are some libraries in Python where we can code Processing code(Almost similar) by importing the library...but i want the "other way round"! (i.e Processing calling a Python script to run at the back-end!)
and

I thought of using "Export Application" under files in Processing to get a standalone exe file! in this case should the python be installed so that the Application runs?

Assuming i can write an Application in Processing; Which one is better? Python OR Processing - to create an Application! Any idea?
Thanx :)

PhiLho

Re: Python and Processing

1 year ago

You can use open() to run an external application from Processing.

Processing is great to do simple things, but if you need to do a real application with a sophisticated GUI, I would use Python instead, perhaps with Qt.

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