arithmetic 0.1

Arithmetic module

Introduction

arithmetic is a Python module that allows mixing arithmetic operations and text. It resembles the calculator program bc.

A sample Tk-based editor that uses the module is provided as a starting point.

Tutorial documents are included, they will quickly show all the features of arithmetic.

Using the tutorials

Open files tutorial-1 and tutorial-2 with Libreta, the editor application included with the module.

There is no need to install the module, Libreta runs as is from the source directory:

• In GNU/Linux: open a terminal, cd to the source directory and type the following commands:

  ./libreta.py tutorial-1 ./libreta.py tutorial-2

• In Windows: explore the source directory and drag the tutorial file over the libreta.py icon.

Tkinter is required. you might need to install package python-tk in GNU/Linux. Tkinter is automatically installed in Windows.

Downloading

The module and its documentation can be found at http://pp.com.mx/python/arithmetic

Installing

To use the module or Libreta from any directory in your PC, cd to the source directory and type as root:

python setup.py install

Contributing

Please provide suggestions, comments and patches to the following address:

Patricio Paez <[e-mail]>