- 1 year ago
pyclipper installation error: "tp_print is not a member of _typeobject"
The error message "tp_print is not a member of _typeobject" typically occurs when trying to install or use the pyclipper
library with a Python version that is not compatible with the library.
The pyclipper
library is a Python binding for the C++ library Clipper, and it requires a compatible Python version. Clipper is often built with Python 2.x in mind, and the error you encountered may arise when using Python 3.x.
To resolve this issue, you have a few options:
Use Python 2.x: Consider using Python 2.x (such as Python 2.7) to ensure compatibility with
pyclipper
. Note that Python 2.x is no longer officially supported as of January 1, 2020, so it's advisable to migrate to Python 3.x if possible.Use an Alternative Library: Look for alternative libraries that provide similar functionality to
pyclipper
but are compatible with Python 3.x. One such library ispyclipper-ct
(https://github.com/greginvm/pyclipper-ct), which is a Python 3.x-compatible fork ofpyclipper
.Modify the Code: If you have the necessary expertise, you can try modifying the
pyclipper
source code to make it compatible with Python 3.x. However, this approach requires understanding the C++ and Python API differences and may not be straightforward.
Before proceeding, make sure you have the appropriate development tools (such as a C++ compiler) installed on your system.
If you choose to use Python 2.x, you can create a virtual environment specifically for pyclipper
using a Python 2.x interpreter. Here's an example of how to set up a virtual environment and install pyclipper
:
bash# Create a virtual environment using Python 2.x
virtualenv -p /path/to/python2.x/bin/python2.x myenv
# Activate the virtual environment
source myenv/bin/activate
# Install pyclipper
pip install pyclipper
Replace /path/to/python2.x
with the path to your Python 2.x interpreter.
Remember that using Python 2.x is not recommended for new projects, as Python 2.x is considered legacy and has reached end-of-life. If possible, consider migrating your project to Python 3.x and exploring alternative libraries compatible with Python 3.x.