[BioPython] import Standalone problemss

Peter biopython at maubp.freeserve.co.uk
Wed Jul 12 23:09:53 UTC 2006


Anthony wrote:
> Hello,
> i have a problem with Standalone..
> 
> $
> from Bio.Blast import Standalone
> ImportError: cannot import name Standalone
> 
> while the
> from Bio.Blast import NCBIStandalone
> passes ...
> 
> any suggestion why ?
> how can i install Standalone.

Why are you trying to?  Are you trying to use a non-NBCI version of 
Blast maybe?

The second version (which as you say, works) is correct for using 
BioPython with the standalone (i.e. on you own machine) version of the 
NCBI's Blast program:

from Bio.Blast import NCBIStandalone

Peter




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