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Introduction and Installation

Introduction​

WPC Stand-alone Python Editor is a LabVIEW-based standalone Python IDE (Integrated Development Environment). It is specifically designed for WPC PYCO products, allowing users to easily write and execute Python programs.

Download and Installation​

Step 1: Download Stand-Alone Python Editor​

Please download the latest version of Stand-Alone Python Editor from the WPC official website.

Download Stand-Alone Python Editor

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To run this software, you must first install the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine 2018.

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Step 2: Download and Install LabVIEW Run-time Engine 2018​

Download LabVIEW 2018 Run-time Engine

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Open Stand-Alone Python Editor​

  1. Decompress the downloaded Stand-Alone Python Editor file.
  2. Open WPC Stand-Alone Python Editor.exe.
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Handling Windows Security Warnings​

If Windows displays a "Windows protected your PC" or "Unrecognized app" warning:

  1. Click "More info".

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  2. Click "Run anyway".

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Firewall Settings​

Upon the first opening, the Windows Firewall might block some functions.

  1. Check "Private networks" and "Public networks".
  2. Click "Allow access".
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When opening the Stand-Alone Python Editor for the first time, it will attempt to connect to the COM Port.

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