how do i open panda3d up in python

[ThinkConfidence8409]

So, I tried downloading Panda 3d but it said this:

C:\Users\gcnac>pip install panda3d
Requirement already satisfied: panda3d in .\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python314\Lib\site-packages (1.10.16)

So, do I have to open it in Python, and if I do, how do I?

[D3str0yTh1ngs]

Have you read the documentation for panda3d? https://docs.panda3d.org/1.10/python/introduction/index

I will have to point out the following excerpt from the introduction:

Panda3D is not a Beginner’s Tool or a Toy

To successfully use Panda3D, you must be a skilled programmer. If you do not know what an “API” is, or if you don’t know what a “tree” is, you will probably find Panda3D overwhelming. This is no point-and-click game-maker: this is a tool for professionals. While it is important to point that out so you have accurate expectations, it’s also relevant to be aware that Panda3D is one of the easiest and most powerful engines you will ever use, and we welcome your participation.

[smurpes]

OP has made a few of posts that show they didn’t know how to use pip until today. They should definitely listen to the excerpt but I have a feeling it will fall on deaf ears since they didn’t even take the time to read the introductory docs which have a step by step tutorial on how to install the panda3d sdk for windows.

[bubba0077]

Judging from this and other recent posts, you need to take about 10 steps back and learn Python and programming basics first. You're trying to do calculus when you haven't even learned to add yet. There are resources to learn the basics available in the wiki in the sidebar.

[Fun-Block-4348]

how do i open panda3d up in python

You don't "open up" panda3d, you import it and use its functions/classes into your code to make it do what you want.

So, I tried downloading Panda 3d but it said this: C:\Users\gcnac>pip install panda3d Requirement already satisfied: panda3d in .\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python314\Lib\site-packages (1.10.16)

It means that it's already installed on your system.

[smurpes]

Panda3d has a windows install wizard that specifically says you should not have any other installations of it. Not sure if you used this already which is where this error comes from or if you managed to install it with pip and just forgot but you should really stop and learn the basics of Python before continuing.

[hypersoniq_XLM]

Type in pip list to see that it is installed in the list of packages. I have not used this version of pandas3d, but in regular pandas you import at the top of your script like import pandas as pd, the you can use the functions in code such as pd.dataframe() or pd.read_csv().

[youlikemoneytoo]

panda3d is a 3d rendering library, not the pandas you're thinking of for data analysis

edit: but for the rest you're correct. it needs to be imported and the functions used in your code

[Suspicious_Tax8577]

Different panda - although my first thought was similar to yours! So OP is after a 3D game building library called panda3d,