Python - Run numpy without the python interpreter

Question

I have an .x3d code which references a python script. I am trying to implement certain functions which make use of the numpy module. However, I am only able to import the builtin modules from Python.

I am looking for a way to import the numpy module into the script without having to call the interpreter (i.e. "test.py", instead of "python test.py").

Currently I get "ImportError: No module named numpy".

My question is: Is there a way to import the numpy module without having to call from the interpreter? Is there a way to include numpy as one of the built-in modules of Python?

Answer 1

1. find where numpy is installed on your system. For me, it's here: /usr/lib/pymodules/python2.7

2. import it explicitly before importing numpy

import sys

sys.path.append('/usr/lib/pymodules/python2.7')

... if you need help finding the correct path, check the contents of sys.path while using your python interpreter

import sys

print sys.path

Answer 2

I'm going to guess that your #! line is pointing to a different python interpreter then the one you use normally. Make sure they point to the same one.