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Python mode not working for windows
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Description
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Processing version
4.5.2-windows
Operating system
Windows 11
Bug description
I downloaded the Python version. When I try to switch a sketch to Python mode it says "cannot start Python sketch runner."
Steps to reproduce this
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Download Python mode
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Start a sketch
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Switch to Python mode
snippet
// Paste your code below :)
void setup() {
}
void draw() {
}
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the reported switch to Python mode in Processing 4.5.2 on Windows 11 using the listed three steps, then investigate the "cannot start Python sketch runner" failure. Done means a sketch can switch to Python mode and start successfully.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100