How to install PyAnalySeries on Windows from scratch

Installation

1. Install Python

• Search “install Python” in your browser.
• Download the installer setup.
  
• Open it and follow the steps (allow full permissions).

2. Install Anaconda

• Search “install Anaconda” in your browser.
• Download the installer setup (choose free download and skip registration).
• Open it and follow the steps.
• Make sure to check the three boxes during installation.
  
  

3. Open a PowerShell and Install PyAnalySeries

• Install Git with:

  winget install --id Git.Git -e --source winget

  

• Close and reopen PowerShell.

• Clone PyAnalySeries:

  git clone https://github.com/PaleoIPSL/PyAnalySeries

  

• Create a Python environment:

  conda env create --file environment.yml

  

  If conda is not recognized, add it to PATH (see steps below).

• List environments:

  conda env list

  

• Activate environment:

  conda activate env_PyAnalySeries

  

  If you get CondaError: Run 'conda init' before 'conda activate', run:

  conda init
  Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

  

  PyAnalySeries Then close and reopen PowerShell.

4. Test Installation

python PyAnalySeries.py
python PyAnalySeries.py test/ws_ex.xlsx
python PyAnalySeries.py test/MD95-2042.xlsx test/GeoB3938.xlsx

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How to Add Conda to PATH in Windows

1. Find Conda Installation

   • Go to C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\ and look for anaconda3 or miniconda3.

   • Copy:

     • Main folder path: C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\anaconda3
     • Scripts folder path: C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\anaconda3\Scripts

2. Edit Environment Variables

   • Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
   • Go to Advanced > Environment Variables.
   • Edit the Path variable under System Variables.
   • Add both copied paths.

3. Restart and Verify

   • Close and reopen PowerShell or CMD.

   • Check:

     conda --version

   • If you see a version number, Conda is working.