Installation Guide¶

Welcome to the installation guide for PxBLAT! Below, you’ll find straightforward instructions on how to install PxBLAT on your system. You can choose between CONDA and PyPI for installation, depending on your preference.

Get started¶

Installing PxBLAT is a breeze, whether you prefer using CONDA or PyPI. Simply follow the tabs below to choose your preferred installation method.

Pip Conda

To install using pip, run the following command in your terminal:

pip install pxblat

This will fetch the latest version of PxBLAT and install it on your system.

To install using conda, execute the following command:

conda install pxblat

This command will install PxBLAT from the conda repository.

Compatibility and Support¶

Below is a compatibility matrix that shows the support status of PxBLAT across different platforms and Python versions.

Conda Support ¶

Python Version	Linux x86_64	macOS Intel
3.9	✅	✅
3.10	✅	✅
3.11	✅	✅
3.12	⚫	⚫

PyPI Support ¶

Python Version	Linux x86_64	macOS Intel	macOS Apple Silicon
3.9	✅	✅	✅
3.10	✅	✅	✅
3.11	✅	✅	✅
3.12	⚫	⚫	⚫

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)¶

Q1: I’m unable to install PxBLAT via Conda on my macOS device with an Arm-based processor (M1, M2 or M3). What should I do?

A: Currently, Conda provides PxBLAT built for x86 architectures. For Arm-based macOS devices, we recommend installing PxBLAT via PyPI instead:
```
pip install pxblat
```

Bug

As we continuously strive to improve the precision and comprehensibility of this documentation, your insights and observations become crucial. Should you come across any inconsistencies or issues, we encourage you to open an issue on our GitHub repository. Your contributions are immensely valuable, playing a pivotal role in helping us uphold and enhance the quality and accuracy of our documentation. We appreciate your commitment to excellence and look forward to your feedback.

You’ve successfully installed PxBLAT! Feel free to dive into a real usage case (Tutorial) to start exploring its functionalities.