[Pythonmac-SIG] ipython/tk interactive

[Bob Ippolito]

On Aug 19, 2004, at 1:46 PM, James Boyle wrote:

> I almost exclusively use ipython in my work. However, I have a problem 
> using ipython and Tk.
> Using pythonw I can use Tk without any problem.
>
> the ipython startup script is at its simplest:
>
> #!/usr/bin/python
> # -*- coding: iso-8859-1 -*-
> import IPython
> IPython.Shell.IPShell().mainloop()
>
> I can start up using pythonw and perform the actions of the script by 
> hand and get  an ipython shell that can be used
> with Tk.  Just using the ipython script and Tk results in the dreaded 
> SetFrontProcess failed,-606.
>
> My question is this - is there anyway to modify the ipython script to 
> enable use of Tk.  I would like to keep my usage of ipython
> consistent across platforms.
> I have looked at what pythonw does and what the ipython startup does 
> but so far I have not gotten it to work.
> I am on OSX 10.3.5 and use the Apple python + the Mac Addons + Tk from 
> package manager.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions / help.

pythonw `which ipython`

or (tcsh syntax, anyway.. could go in your .tcshrc or whatever)

alias ipython "pythonw `which ipython`"

-bob