I know py2exe isn't compatible with Python 3.3(which I use) I tried using cx_freeze it worked but I need to have my files with my .exe also. I have a folder that has images that I use for my game and without them the game doesn't work. Anybody know how I can convert my 3.3 pygame with a folder to an .exe? P.S I'm on Windows 7
I figured it out
If you want to include other "data files" along with your code in the .exe, use a setup script to list all the files needed. These two links should help you: FAQs- Using Data Files and distutils setup script.
Also, another alternative is to use Qt's resource system to embed the data in your code. See these two links: The Qt Resource System and PyQT by example. (But if you're using pygame, you probably aren't also using Qt)
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I have generated an .exe-file for a little PowerPoint Tool, that I've written using python 3.6, the PyQt5 framework and pyinstaller. The program runs without any errors on my own laptop and functions as expected.
Unfortunately, I can't get the .exe to run on a different computer. I've tried with 2 other computers now and get different errors on each of them.
PC 1:
Entry Point not found
The procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate could not be
located in the dynamic link library api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll.
PC 2:
This application failed to start because it could not load the Qt platform plugin 'Windows'.
The thing, that bugs me is, that I had this last error (from PC2) during development on my dev computer, but fixed this problem for my own PC.
What I was trying to do is create an .exe-file that just runs on any PC. It's a simple PowerPoint Helper, which is supposed to be a quick tool to create new slides from a folder of images. That is why it's pretty important, that it can be seamlessly used. Ideally just opening the .exe and go, without the need to worry about individual missing pieces on every single computer, where it will be utilized.
BIG QUESTION: Is there anything I can do, to guarantee my .exe to include all the dependencies that are needed to run?
Things I've tried (aka I DID try to solve it myself.. for days):
read trough here: https://github.com/pyqt/python-qt5/issues/2
changed my .specas mentioned here: https://github.com/carlosperate/pyinstaller-test/blob/master/package/pyqt5_test.spec
read through all of this: https://stackoverflow.com/search?page=2&tab=Relevance&q=entry%20point%20not%20found
and this: https://stackoverflow.com/search?q=qt+platform+windows
and this: pyinstaller exe without any dependencies?
But nothing helps.... Most of the posts address problems when compiling the executable file, but this works just fine for me.
If using Python 3.5, PyInstaller 3.3.1 and PyQt 5.9.2 is an option for you, use fbs instead of PyInstaller to freeze your application. It is based on PyInstaller but solves edge cases like the one you are experiencing. There are instructions for setting up your app for use with fbs here.
I have tried many times to use a compiler like cx_freeze and other programs, but for some reason nothing seems to be working. I made a little game which I want to send to a friend, but he needs python installed.
Can't I just put python.exe and pygame into the folder that I will send my friend and won't python be installed then, and all he needs to do is run the program .py and it will work? Sorry if I'm not being clear.. I'm just trying to find a simple way to compile my code to let users not waste time on downloading pygame and python.
py2exe allows you to package python applications for Windows. Right now it supports everything from 2.4 - 3.1 of python. You do however need to be able to redistribute MSVCR90.dll.
There are a range of distribution tools and you can find a list here.
Since you've had difficultly with several tools now updating your question with error codes and speific problems will yeild better responses.
From my knowledge, just putting a bunch of your stuff in one folder and sending doesn't work. It would be easier to make a .exe
That way your stuff will be protected, and users can easily start it. Otherwise idk. Try using pyinstaller again. It should work if you have a python.x
CX_Freeze is known for having many bugs and problems, Pyg.exe is new to me also. Your best bet is just keep trying until you find a solution.
Putting python.exe and your script together in a folder will not work for distribution. You require all Python dependencies - at best your would need to include all of your Python folder, and it still might not work. The best method would be compilation or packaging with programs such as py2exe, cx_freeze, Cython, pyg.exe, etc.
I would be willing to use only pygame, but using easygui makes it a lot easier to select levels. I am running ubuntu, but if neccesarry I have access to a windows machine. My main purpose is to make it easier for my non-program savvy friends to play my games. They are all either mac or windows people, so a EASY solution for either or both that can incorporate both of my modules would be greatly appreciated.
You might want to look at these
py2app - http://wiki.python.org/moin/MacPython/py2app
py2exe - http://www.py2exe.org/
Both of these can create standalone executable files for your app. They take care packaging all the dependencies into the binary so you don't have to worry about missing libraries.
I am building a PyQt GUI, and it has 3 files: one for the pictures, another that is the actual GUI, and another that actually starts the application.
I have tried py2exe, but since it is all written in Python 3.2 it didn't work. I am not at all familiar with cx_freeze and this project is already a week overdue, so if anyone can help me build this I would be very grateful.
Might I advise that you use PyInstaller? I have found it way better than py2exe and cx_freeze when building exe packages. It even handles egg files.
ok so for the past two weeks or so, ive been learning python as it is extremely simple to comprehend and a very handy method of creating a GUI for a program. However i have three problems.
First, when i open my .py file a command window opens , and then my program opens on top of that. Is there a way to just open the program? (and not the command window)
Second, ive been eagerly searching for a simple method of compiling (or "interpreting")
my .py filesinto .exe files. ive come across a few people saying that the program called py2exe is the best method, however i cant get it to work... Are there any easier methods for compiling python source codes into executable files?
Third, can anyone refer me to a site with a list of modules for python, along with their descriptions and.or examples? this would greatly help me as i tried using the built in help commands in the python command line, but i find that too generic, like it gives the syntax but no examples of what applications each command/module has.
P.S: Just wondering, is there a site that offers example programs (and their source codes) that were made with python that i could take a look at to better understand this language?
(examples: Python Games, Python GUI applications, Python Questionaires, Any Python Programs/applications that demonstrate the language's usefulness)
INFORMATION:
OS: WINDOWS 7: Ultimate Edition
Python Version: 2.6
Thanks in Advance!
To keep the command window from opening, you can save it as a .pyw file, as opposed to the usual .py. As for converting to exe, py2exe works best for me, I know there are several others, but not as fully developed as py2exe is. Python.org should contain a list of most modules. The same results could easily be procured by googling python modules.
EDIT:
Also, as for the gui, I have found that I personally like pyqt and tkinter best.
Use pythonw.exe instead of python.exe to run your program.
I use cx_freeze; docs on their website.
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