Jason wrote: > On Sep 17, 9:31 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> 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. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
