How do I install simplejson 3.3.1 for a Python project in Netbeans IDE 7.3.1

Question

I am trying to install simplejson-3.3.1.tar.gz so it can be accessed by my Python project in netbeans IDE 7.3.1.

I installed json.py in my src as a quick fix, but need more functionality.

I am using linus mint 15 as an OS.

I am unsure how to get my modules in netbeans to "see" methors eg json.dumps.

I am new to netbeans and would appreciate your assistance.

Thanks and regards,

Chris

Answer 1

1. Install Python setuptools

   sudo apt-get install python-setuptools

2. Now using pip install simplejson

   sudo pip install simplejson

In general most Python packages can be installed this way.

Answer 2

I found the issue ...

netbeans defaults to jython. I had to save my project files to another directory, delete my project (changing to python 2.7. for current project had no effect) and create a new project with netbeans with python 2.7 as the default.

Thanks for helping me get simplejson into my python 2.7 Nipun! Chris