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HardView Installation Guide

This document explains how to install the HardView library on supported platforms.

Supported Platforms

  • Windows:
  • 32-bit and 64-bit (x86, x86_64)
  • Linux:
  • 32-bit and 64-bit (x86, x86_64)

Note: - Prebuilt wheels are provided for the above platforms and for multiple Python versions (see PyPI for details). - Not supported: Arch Linux, Android, and macOS. There is no native code or wheel support for these systems, as HardView does not implement platform-specific code for them.

Installation Methods

The easiest way to install HardView is via pip from the Python Package Index (PyPI):

pip install hardview

This will automatically download the correct prebuilt wheel for your platform and Python version (if available).

2. Install from Source

If you want to build HardView yourself (for development or unsupported Python versions):

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hardview.git
cd hardview
pip install .

This will build the extension from source using your system's compiler.

Python Version Compatibility

  • HardView provides wheels for multiple Python versions (see PyPI for the list).
  • If your Python version is not supported by a prebuilt wheel, you can build from source as above.

Other Distribution Channels

  • Currently, HardView is only distributed via PyPI or from the official GitHub repository.
  • No other download or package sources are supported.

Troubleshooting

  • If you encounter issues during installation, please check your Python version and platform compatibility.
  • For Windows, ensure you have a working C compiler (Visual Studio Build Tools recommended for source builds).
  • For Linux, ensure you have Python development headers and a C compiler installed.

For more help, see the FAQ or open an issue on the project's GitHub page.