Start BCAD from venv with arx

[schoeller]

Dear all,

thanks for PyRx.
I have installed and activated a virtual environment on a Windows 11 installation as follows:

PS C:\Users\SebastianSchoeller> .\Python\pyrx\Scripts\activate
(pyrx) PS C:\Users\SebastianSchoeller>

It is easier for me to manage python versions and modules in a venv. I then start BCAD through the command line as follows:

(pyrx) PS C:\Users\SebastianSchoeller> Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Program Files\Bricsys\BricsCAD V26 en_US\bricscad.exe" -ArgumentList "/ld","C:\Users\SebastianSchoeller\Python\pyrx\Lib\site-packages\pyrx\RxLoaderV26.0.brx"

When creating a new drawing, BCAD return

: _QNEW
PyErr No module named 'RxLoaderV26' ,Traceback - : 
Failed to load module C:\Users\SebastianSchoeller\Python\pyrx\Lib\site-packages\pyrx\RxLoaderV26.0.brx:

Still _PYLOAD works without further doing.

Any hints on how to improve the startup from a venv?

[CEXT-Dan]

You should be able to leave RxLoaderV26.0.brx in the startup, and it should find the correct modules when CAD is launched from a venv. In theory, you can put a copy if RxLoaderV26.0.brx anywhere on the system, and it should load. the search order is venv- > embedded->installed

I don't use venv often, but that's the way it should work