General instructions for installing from source (advanced users)
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.. _lnxgen:

#.  Install python 2.7 (if it isn’t already installed).

#.  Install the python development tools.

#.  Install the gcc c++ compiler.

#.  Install the following python packages (version indicated if less than most recent):

    *   numpy

    *   scipy

    *   matplotlib

    *   pillow

    *   wxpython < 4.0

    *   fabio

    *   h5py

    *   lxml

    *   pyFAI

    *   hdf5plugin

    *   weave

#.  Download RAW from sourceforge (
    `http://sourceforge.net/projects/bioxtasraw <http://sourceforge.net/projects/bioxtasraw>`_)

#.  Extract RAW to a directory of your choice, and run :file:`RAW.py` using python.

    *   Note: the first time you run :file:`RAW.py` it may need to be run from the command line
        in order to successfully compile various extensions. It may take some time to
        compile the extensions, be patient.

#.  Enjoy!

    *   If you have problems, please consult the detailed installation guides below and check
        out the :ref:`solutions to common problems <lnxtrb>`.

    *   If you want, see the section on :ref:`making a desktop shortcut for RAW <lnxsrt>`.