Installation#
Python Distribution#
It is recommended to start with installing a full-featured Python-Distribution like Anaconda (available for Windows, macOS and Linux). This will install a bunch of useful additional tools beside the basic Python installer: JupyterLab, Notebook, Spyder, conda Environment Manager, Anaconda Navigator and all the scientific Python Packages (NumPy, SciPy, MatPlotLib, Pandas, …).
Download and install Anaconda (Version 3.x) for your operation system. (Help on Installation).
Download and Install TrussPy#
TrussPy is available as a package on PyPi (the Python Package Index). The source code of the development version is published on GitHub. For installing TrussPy with pip open a terminal window:
Windows: From the Start menu, search for and open “Anaconda Prompt”.
macOS: Open Launchpad, then click the terminal icon.
Linux: Open a terminal window.
Inside the terminal window type
pip install trusspy
to download and install TrussPy.
Run a Notebook#
Start Anaconda Navigator, Launch Notebook from the Home Tab and wait for the Browser Window to open.
Navigate to a path where you would like to store the TrussPy notebooks. Create a new Notebook by clicking the New button located top right. Select Python 3 from the dropdown list. The new Notebook will open in a new browser window. Each cell is executed with SHIFT-ENTER or the Run Button.
Continue with one of the Examples.