Detailed installation (Python)

Python users

spm1d requires the following packages:

• Python 3.8

• NumPy 1.19

• SciPy 1.6

• Matplotlib 3.3

Newer or older versions may work but have not been thoroughly tested.

If you are new to Python we highly recommend starting out with the Anaconda package . All of spm1d’s dependencies are available in the default Anaconda installation.

After installing Anaconda, open a Terminal (Linux, Mac) or an Anaconda Command Prompt (Windows) and enter:

pip install spm1d

To check installation, launch Python or IPython:

ipython

then enter:

>>> import spm1d

If there are no error messages generated then congratulations, you’re ready to go!

Python resources

A variety of online resources exist for learning Python. If you are new to Python the best place to start might be the main Python documentation site:

• https://docs.python.org/3/index.html

Matlab users may find these documents useful:

• http://scipy.github.io/old-wiki/pages/NumPy_for_Matlab_Users

• http://mathesaurus.sourceforge.net/matlab-numpy.html

Other helpful documentation can be found here:

• NumPy Reference

• SciPy Reference

• Matplotlib Documentation

Book suggestions:

• Chun WJ (2006) Core Python Programming, Prentice Hall.

• Idris I (2013) NumPy Beginner’s Guide, Packt Publishing.

• Langtangen HP (2009) Python Scripting for Computational Science, Springer.