GCBM Prerequisites#

Before we take a leap into the process of development, please take a moment to verify if you have the necessary tools setup and skills to get started on this project. You should be familiar with the following:

Python 3.7#

This document will guide you through the steps for installing the Python 3.7 environment required for running the pre- and post-processing tools for GCBM.

If you already have Python installed on your computer, follow the instructions in the section Existing Python Installation .

If Python is not already installed, follow the instructions in the section New Python Installation .

Existing Python Installation#

Locate your existing Python 3.7 installation (where python.exe is located). If you have both 32 and 64-bit versions installed (common with ArcGIS), find the path to the 64-bit version.
From a terminal in the python_3_installer directory, type: install_modules_only <python path>

Setting up modules for Existing Python Installation#

New Python Installation#

Verify that you have no existing Python 3.7 installation – it is not usually possible to install the same version in two different locations.
From a terminal in the python_3_installer directory, type: install_python [optional install path]

Setting up Python and modules for New Python Installation#

Microsoft Access Database Driver#

You may choose to skip this section if you have Microsoft Access installed.

If you do not have Microsoft Access installed, you will need to install a driver to connect to this type of database.

Double-click python_3_installer\installers\AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe

Installing Microsoft Access Database Driver#

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages#

Install the C++ packages required to run GCBM and supporting tools:

Double-click tools\VC_redist\install_vcredist.bat

Installing the C++ packages required to run GCBM and supporting tools#

GCBM Video Tutorial#

The above steps for installation of GCBM can also be followed along with the video tutorial: