Use GUI for Python

[koutoo]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to the
GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a GUI for
Python, which one should I go with? Thanks.

Kou

 

[Bjoern Schliessmann]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to
the GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a
GUI for Python, which one should I go with?

Simple: The one you like most. Since this is an FAQ, I'll just list
some popular GUI toolkits for Python:

- TKinter (included)
- wxPython
- PyQt

If you search the archives you'll find several discussions involving
these and others.

Regards,


Björn

 

[Jason]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to the
GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a GUI for
Python, which one should I go with? Thanks.

Kou

You need to be more specific. Do you mean that you are used to
working in an IDE environment, where you can readily access the list
of classes, methods, and such? You might be interested in Eclipse
[1], then installing the PyDev [2] plug-in to add Python support.
Wing-IDE [3] and Komodo [4] may also be very suitable (but they cost
money).

If you mean that you want to develop programs with a GUI interface,
then you have a number of choices [5]. Most of these choices do not
work in the same way that Microsoft Studio's GUI designer works,
partly because Python isn't tied to any of them.
o wxWidgets is MFC-like
o PyQT and PyGTK are similar to their underlying interfaces
o Tkinter comes with the default Python install, and provides the
Tk widget set
o With IronPython, you can access the regular Microsoft .NET GUIs
o PythonCard and EasyGUI are supposed to be pretty easy GUIs to use
o Dabo is a full-on database/GUI/platform set to easy cross-
platform GUI and database programming.

The links to all those can be found at link [5]. Don't be afraid if
the choices are overwhelming. You have choices. I highly recommend
that you learn Python first, then examine the different GUI systems,
keeping in mind any requirements you may have and your previous
experience.

[1] http://www.eclipse.org/
[2] http://pydev.sourceforge.net/
[3] http://wingware.com/
[4] http://www.activestate.com/products/komodo_ide/
[5] http://wiki.python.org/moin/GuiProgramming

 

[johnf]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to the
GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a GUI for
Python, which one should I go with? Thanks.

Kou

You should check out Dabo it was written with VB, VFP programmers in mind.
www.dabodev.com

John

 

[Colin J. Williams]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to the
GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a GUI for
Python, which one should I go with? Thanks.

Kou

You need to be more specific. Do you mean that you are used to
working in an IDE environment, where you can readily access the list
of classes, methods, and such? You might be interested in Eclipse
[1], then installing the PyDev [2] plug-in to add Python support.
Wing-IDE [3] and Komodo [4] may also be very suitable (but they cost
money).

If you mean that you want to develop programs with a GUI interface,
then you have a number of choices [5]. Most of these choices do not
work in the same way that Microsoft Studio's GUI designer works,
partly because Python isn't tied to any of them.
o wxWidgets is MFC-like
o PyQT and PyGTK are similar to their underlying interfaces
o Tkinter comes with the default Python install, and provides the
Tk widget set
o With IronPython, you can access the regular Microsoft .NET GUIs
o PythonCard and EasyGUI are supposed to be pretty easy GUIs to use
o Dabo is a full-on database/GUI/platform set to easy cross-
platform GUI and database programming.

The links to all those can be found at link [5]. Don't be afraid if
the choices are overwhelming. You have choices. I highly recommend
that you learn Python first, then examine the different GUI systems,
keeping in mind any requirements you may have and your previous
experience.

[1] http://www.eclipse.org/
[2] http://pydev.sourceforge.net/
[3] http://wingware.com/
[4] http://www.activestate.com/products/komodo_ide/
[5] http://wiki.python.org/moin/GuiProgramming

If you are looking for a good IDE and you are in the Windows World,
have a look at PyScripter. It is in development and the developer
gives an excellent response to any queries or potential bugs.

Colin W.

 

[Colin J. Williams]

I am new to python as I have been a VB programmer. I am used to the
GUI interface, and was wondering if I had to choose between a GUI for
Python, which one should I go with? Thanks.

Kou

You need to be more specific. Do you mean that you are used to
working in an IDE environment, where you can readily access the list
of classes, methods, and such? You might be interested in Eclipse
[1], then installing the PyDev [2] plug-in to add Python support.
Wing-IDE [3] and Komodo [4] may also be very suitable (but they cost
money).

If you mean that you want to develop programs with a GUI interface,
then you have a number of choices [5]. Most of these choices do not
work in the same way that Microsoft Studio's GUI designer works,
partly because Python isn't tied to any of them.
o wxWidgets is MFC-like
o PyQT and PyGTK are similar to their underlying interfaces
o Tkinter comes with the default Python install, and provides the
Tk widget set
o With IronPython, you can access the regular Microsoft .NET GUIs
o PythonCard and EasyGUI are supposed to be pretty easy GUIs to use
o Dabo is a full-on database/GUI/platform set to easy cross-
platform GUI and database programming.

The links to all those can be found at link [5]. Don't be afraid if
the choices are overwhelming. You have choices. I highly recommend
that you learn Python first, then examine the different GUI systems,
keeping in mind any requirements you may have and your previous
experience.

[1] http://www.eclipse.org/
[2] http://pydev.sourceforge.net/
[3] http://wingware.com/
[4] http://www.activestate.com/products/komodo_ide/
[5] http://wiki.python.org/moin/GuiProgramming

If you are looking for a good IDE and you are in the Windows World,
have a look at PyScripter. It is in development and the developer
gives an excellent response to any queries or potential bugs.

Colin W.