How can I install the external python library, such as numpy?

[Anonymous]

Manual configuration can be problematic, is there any tools in 3dsmax for python developer to download and install external library, just like pip?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Detailed use of pip in 3dsMax 2018:
http://help.autodesk.com/view/3DSMAX/2018/ENU/?guid=__developer_python_extension_libraries_html

[drew_avis]

Something that topic doesn't mention is that you need to meet the build requirements for numpy, which include a Fortran 77 compiler.  Without it, the build will complete, but those modules that require the Fortran 77 compiler will not be present.  See https://docs.scipy.org/doc/numpy-1.13.0/user/building.html

Drew

[hannesdelbeke]

i have been experimenting with this and pip seems to only work with some wheels, not all

ex. I have yet to get numpy working in max 2018
even with the recommended visual studio installed

[Anonymous]

Installing prebuilt numpy worked fine for me.

[hannesdelbeke]

i wonder why it didn't workout for me
had one of the devs look at it, he tried to compile himself couldnt get it to work either