External Python Libs

[grinchdubs]

Im not sure if its an issue so much as I'm unsure how to install external python libraries for TouchDesigner from linux. There is an SVG lib that I wanted to see if it was able to be used. I have an idea but wanted to check in first.

[iswad-lab]

For pure Python libs like an SVG one, the easiest route imo is to :

1. Extract the library folder somewhere on your system.
2. Add that path to Edit > Preferences > Python > Module Search Path.
3. Restart TD.

If it needs a proper install, you can run pip through TD's bundled Python :

WINEPREFIX=~/.local/share/touchdesigner-linux/prefix \
  ~/.local/share/touchdesigner-linux/runner/bin/wine \
  "C:/Program Files/Derivative/TouchDesigner/bin/python.exe" \
  -m pip install [library_name]

Just avoid using your host Linux pip, version mismatches will cause issues.

Lmk if it works and I'll add a note in the readme