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Using SciPy functions in EPD Free

I am completely new to Enthought and SciPy and the EPD Free support suggested I come here for help.

I just started working through a course on Linear Algebra through MIT's open course website. When looking for a free Matlab substitute I was directed to use SciPy/NumPy and matplotlib as the best alternatives. The SciPy website itself recommended Enthought as the simplest install for Windows.

So now I have EPD Free installed on my system, but when I try to do something simple like sp.sqrt(-1) (which is the first function given as an example on http://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/tutorial/basic.html) I get the error "sp is not defined".

So then how do I access the SciPy functions? I am having a hard time finding an EPD guide for beginners, perhaps I chose the wrong tool for introductory linear algebra?

Thank you in all in advance!

Solution

  • You need to import scipy before using it. Add the following at the beginning of your script or interactive session:

    import scipy as sp