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* Some version of Python. The class will be taught using Python 2.7.X, but any more-recent version of Python (2.6.X, 3.3.X) should work. | * Some version of Python. The class will be taught using Python 2.7.X, but any more-recent version of Python (2.6.X, 3.3.X) should work. | ||
| − | * Tkinter. Be sure to test the installation to make sure that it works correctly. This can be done by typing <pre>import Tkinter</pre> from a Python command line. If that doesn't work | + | * Tkinter. Be sure to test the installation to make sure that it works correctly. This can be done by typing <pre>import Tkinter</pre> from a Python command line. If that doesn't work you are probably running Python 3.3.X. Try the following instead: <pre>import tkinter</pre>. |
| − | * Python Imaging Library (PIL). Again, this can be tested by typing <pre>import PIL</pre> from the Python command line. | + | * Pillow. This package is a friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL), which is no longer being maintained. Again, this can be tested by typing <pre>import PIL</pre> and if you are using Windows: <pre>import _imaging</pre> from the Python command line. |
If you can't get the aforementioned software working on your laptop, please contact us and we will assist you. | If you can't get the aforementioned software working on your laptop, please contact us and we will assist you. | ||
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| + | =Helpful links= | ||
| + | * [http://www.effbot.org/tkinterbook/tkinter-index.htm An introduction to Tkinter] | ||
| + | * [http://infohost.nmt.edu/tcc/help/pubs/tkinter/web/index.html Tkinter 8.5 reference] | ||
| + | * [http://cs.mcgill.ca/~hv/classes/MS/TkinterPres Another introduction to Tkinter] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:15, 9 September 2014
Overview
This is a ~2 hour class that will introduce Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming using the Python Tkinter module. Topics covered will include:
- The creation of widgets
- Geometry Managers
- Pop-up windows
- Menus, bindings
- GUIs and threads
Please note that beginner-intermediate experience with Python will be assumed. If you are new to Python, be sure to brush-up before class.
Laptop-preparation Instructions
This course will feature in-class hands-on work, to be performed on your laptop. Before coming to the class, please ensure that the following are installed on your laptop:
- Some version of Python. The class will be taught using Python 2.7.X, but any more-recent version of Python (2.6.X, 3.3.X) should work.
- Tkinter. Be sure to test the installation to make sure that it works correctly. This can be done by typing
import Tkinter
from a Python command line. If that doesn't work you are probably running Python 3.3.X. Try the following instead:import tkinter
. - Pillow. This package is a friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL), which is no longer being maintained. Again, this can be tested by typing
import PIL
and if you are using Windows:import _imaging
from the Python command line.
If you can't get the aforementioned software working on your laptop, please contact us and we will assist you.