Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing BEC Widgets, please ensure the following requirements are met:

Python Version: BEC Widgets requires Python version 3.10 or higher. Verify your Python version to ensure compatibility.
BEC Installation: BEC Widgets works in conjunction with BEC. While BEC is a dependency and will be installed automatically, you can find more information about BEC and its installation process in the BEC documentation.

Standard Installation

Install BEC Widgets using the pip package manager. Open your terminal and execute:

pip install bec-widgets

This command installs BEC Widgets along with its dependencies, including the default PyQt6.

Selecting a PyQt Version

BEC Widgets supports both PyQt5 and PyQt6. To install a specific version, use:

For PyQt6:

pip install bec-widgets[pyqt6]

For PyQt5:

pip install bec-widgets[pyqt5]

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation, particularly with PyQt, try purging the pip cache:

pip cache purge

This can resolve conflicts or issues with package installations.