Python is the glue that makes Scorpion extremely flexible. From Scorpion Vision Software 8.0 we support Python 2.6.

To enjoy the benefits of Python it is recommended to install  the following:

Python Home - www.python.org - The fastest growing and best Open-Source scripting language

These installation instructions applies when running Scorpion Vision Software 8 or later with Python 2.6

1. Install Microsoft Runtime for Visual Studio 2005 SP1

   • Visual Studio 2005 sp1

2. Install Python 2.6 - python-2.6.5.msi

3. Install PythonWin - pywin32-214.win32-py2.6.exe

   • Note: When installing Python for Windows Extensions we have seen problems with locating extension modules -

     • import this file - after unpacking the reg-file

     into the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Python\PythonCore\2.6\PythonPath using registry editor - will fix the problem  for english version - verify path names for other systems

4. Install optional support for Scorpion Vision 3D

   These components is required for Scorpion Vision 3D Basic and 3D Advanced

   1. scipy - scipy-0.7.2-win32-superpack-python2.6.exe

   2. numpy - numpy-1.4.1-win32-superpack-python2.6.exe

   3. Visual Studio 2008 sp1

5. Install pyserial - pyserial-2.5-rc2.win32.exe

6. Install OpenCV 1.1 or 2.1 - read more about Scorpion OpenCV support

   • OpenCV 1.1 - OpenCV-1.1pre1a.exe

     • Add OpenCV to system Path to locate bin files

       • Path is set from Control Panel Environment variable - default is C:\Program Files\OpenCV\bin

     • For OpenCV 1.1 install python wrapper - ctypes-opencv-0.8.0.win32-py26.exe

       • more information

   • OpenCV 2.1 - OpenCV-2.1.0-win32-vs2008.exe

     • Add OpenCV to system Path to locate bin files

       • Path is set from Control Panel Environment variable - default is C:\OpenCV2.1\bin

       • Set using OpenCV installation program

Python for .Net

• Python for .NET is a near-seamless integration of the Python runtime with the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). It lets you script and build applications in Python, using CLR services and components written in any language that targets the CLR (C#, Managed C++, VB.NET, etc.).

• .Net is supported from Scorpion Vision Software 4.2

Intel Integrated Performance Primitives - IPP - Scorpion 7.2 or later option

Scorpion Arrlib is compiled with support for IPP. This improves the speed of resampling.

1. Download this package .

• Scorpion_7.2.0.420_IPP.zip

2. Unzip it into the <scorpion-dir>\IPP
   • Create IPP subdirectory if not existing