Python Installation

Marcia requires Python version >= 3.7. You can directly install python or use Anaconda, which allows an easier set up and management of different working environment. Set up different working environments is highly recommend as it prevents the interferences between python versions and package (such as Marcia or PyMca) vesions.

Direct Installation

• Download python: https://www.python.org/downloads/
• Set up working environment: https://docs.python.org/3.8/library/venv.html#module-venv

Using Anaconda

• Download Anaconda: https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual
• Set up working environment: https://conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/tasks/manage-environments.html#creating-an-environment-with-commands