[Tutor] How do I get Dos to recognize python command?

[Kent Johnson]

Kermit Rose wrote:
>  
> I followed the model in 
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> http://www.byteofpython.info/read/source-file.html 
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> and saw following results. 
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>  
> C:\DavidKaremera\June2006\SAS>python med.py 
> 'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, 
> operable program or batch file. 
>  
>  
> What do I do to make DOS recognize python as a command? 

You have to add the Python directory (C:\Python24) to your PATH 
environment variable. There are some directions here:
http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows.html#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows 

>  
> The link http://hkn.eecs.berkeley.edu/~dyoo/python/idle_intro/index.html 
> that you suggested 
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> shows information about the idle. 
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> I've used idle for development until now, but it has the annoyance 
> that I must close it and reopen it in order for it to import the changed
> copy 
> of the program. 

I don't think you have to do that. If you open your file in an editing 
window you can run from there with Run / Run Module (F5). If you are 
importing into the shell window you can use Shell / Restart Shell to 
clear any imports, or use reload(<module>) to get a fresh copy.

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> Besides, I already have one default module saved, and it would seem 
> complicated to have more than one. 

I don't know what you mean by this, what is a default module?

Kent

PS thanks for losing the graphics...