# Quickstart

## Installation Python

We Support only version `3.10` and more. You can download python from https://www.python.org/downloads/ and see guide how install python correctly on your computer https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Download

## Installation UniTAP

To start using the API, you need to install it. The python module archive is located at `sdk\python\UniTAP\pip_python`. You can run the ready-made installation file (for example, in Windows it is called 'install_pip_package.bat') or use the command `python -m pip install 'name of tar.gz archive'`. All dependencies will be installed automatically.

## Removing

If you want to remove a python package, you can run the file (in Windows it is called 'delete_pip_package.bat') or use the command `pip uninstall UniTAP`

## Updating

If you want to update a python package, you can run the file (in Windows it is called 'update_pip_package.bat') or use the command `pip install --upgrade UniTAP`

## Using

To start using the API, you need to write your own script or run existing examples. For writing any text editor like Notepad++ or development environment like Visual Studio code or PyCharm will do. You can use the command line to run the script `python.exe your_script.py` or use development environment, where you can set up your project and launch conditions in more detail and conveniently for you. If you have some problems with running any python scripts, you can see some guides on official site about python https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide.