RelativisticPy
RelativisticPy - General Relativity for physicists in a hurry. Simple equation looking User Interface. Write and Go! It is not the most complex, comprehensive or fast symbolic calculator, but it is a symbolic calculator.
Installation Guide
1. Installing Python
Before installing the package, you need to have Python installed on your system. If you already have Python, you can skip to the package installation section.
Download Python
Visit the official Python website at python.org/downloads and download the latest version of Python. Choose the version that is appropriate for your operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux/UNIX).
Python Installation Instructions
Windows:
- Run the downloaded installer.
- Make sure to check the box that says Add Python to PATH at the bottom of the installation window.
- Follow the rest of the prompts and finish the installation.
MacOS:
- Open the downloaded package and follow the instructions.
- Python is typically installed in the Applications folder.
Linux/UNIX:
- Python usually comes preinstalled on Linux systems. You can check by typing
python --version
orpython3 --version
in the terminal. - If not installed, you can install Python using your distribution's package manager (e.g.,
apt
,yum
).
2. Installing the Package
Once Python is installed, you can install RelativisticPy using pip, Python's package installer.
Steps to Install the Package
- Open your command prompt (Windows) or terminal (MacOS, Linux/UNIX).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
- or if you're after a specific version: (e.g. 1.2.3)
- The package and its dependencies will be installed automatically.
pip install relativisticpy
pip install relativisticpy==1.2.3
Verifying the Installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify it by running:
python -m your_package_name --version
This should display the installed version of RelativisticPy.
3. Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during the installation, consider the following:
- Ensure that Python and pip are correctly installed and added to your system's PATH.
- Make sure you have the necessary permissions to install packages on your system.
- Check if your internet connection is stable during the package installation.
- If you receive specific error messages, searching them online can often lead to solutions.