Installation
This page provides a guide for installing the ARA plugin on your system.
The plugin can be installed using an installer, or a package manager for Python such as pip or conda.
The following instructions will guide you through each method.
Alternatively, you can clone the aixd_ara source code directly from
our repository.
Installer
The installer is the easiest way to install the plugin on your system for the majority of users.
Windows Users
Download the ZIP file.
Extract it to any folder of your preference.
Double-click the install.cmd file to start the installation.
Mac Users
On Mac, it’s not necessary to download the installer. Instead, open the Terminal application of your mac, copy & paste the following command, and press Enter:
curl -s https://github.com/gramaziokohler/aixd_ara/raw/main/install.bash | bash
Installation using pip
The most popular package manager for Python is pip.
You can use it to install packages from the Python Package Index and other indexes.
Step 1: Update pip
It is good practice to ensure that you are using the latest version of pip.
To update pip, run the following command:
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
Step 2: Install plugin
To install aixd_ara using pip, execute the following command:
pip install aixd_ara
And then install the plugin in Rhino/Grasshopper using the following command:
python -m compas_rhino.install -v 7.0
Installation using conda
conda is an open-source package management system and environment
management system that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
It’s very popular in the realm of scientific computing.
Step 1: Create a conda environment (Optional)
It’s often beneficial to create a new environment for your project. This can be done using the following command:
conda create --name project_name python=3.x
Replace project_name with your desired environment name and 3.x with the specific version of Python you want to use. This package requires python 3.9 or a higher.
Activate the new environment by running:
conda activate project_name
Step 2: Install plugin
To install aixd_ara in your conda environment, use the following command:
conda install -c conda-forge aixd_ara
Finally, install the plugin in Rhino/GH using the following command:
python -m compas_rhino.install -v 7.0
Verify installation
After installation, you can verify that the plugin has been successfully installed by running:
python -c "import aixd_ara; print(aixd_ara.__version__)"
If everything worked out correctly, the version of the installed plugin will be printed on the screen, and you can start using the plugin in your projects.