Last updated: 18 July 2025

Comment utiliser un échantillon Python pour acquérir des images avec un script Python en utilisant PyCharm

Gaspar van Elmbt

Python est un langage de programmation que vous pouvez utiliser pour créer votre vision industrielle. Dans cet article, nous vous montrons comment télécharger, installer et utiliser un échantillon Python pour acquérir des images. Nous utilisons le programme PyCharm.

Comment utiliser un échantillon Python pour acquérir des images avec un script Python en utilisant PyCharm

Table of contents

Step 1: Install Galaxy Windows SDK

1. Download the Galaxy Windows SDK from the VA Imaging’s download page
2. Extract the downloaded file and run the installation file.
3. If Windows shows a security prompt:
• Click “More info”

Windows security alert message with 'More info' link on a blue background

• Then click “Run anyway”

Windows security alert message with 'Run anyway' and 'Don't run' options

4. In the setup window, click “Install”.

Galaxy SDK Install button

5. For GigE cameras, make sure "Enable Jumbo Frames" is enabled before continuing the installation.

Installation options window for Galaxy SDK with highlighted 'Enable Jumbo Frames' and 'Install' button.

Step 2: Install Python

If Python is not already installed on your system, follow these steps to install it:


1. Go to python.org/downloads/windows and download the latest stable version of Python (choose 64-bit or 32-bit depending on your system).

Python website with a focus on downloading Python for Windows

2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once the installer displays “Setup was successful,” Python is ready.

Python installation success message on a Windows operating system

Step 3: Install PyCharm

1. Download the PyCharm Community Edition from jetbrains.com/pycharm/download.

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts. Accept the default settings unless you have specific preferences.

PyCharm Community Edition download page

Step 4: Configure the Environment in PyCharm

1. Open the Project


1. Open PyCharm.
2. Click “Open”.

PyCharm welcome screen with options to create a new project, open an existing one, or clone a repository.

3. Navigate to the following path:
C:\Program Files\Daheng Imaging\GalaxySDK\Development\Samples\Python

Select the “Python” folder, then click “Select Folder.”

File explorer window showing a folder structure with Python selected.

4. When prompted with “Trust and Open Project?”, click “Trust Project.”


Note: Ensure the gixpy folder (Galaxy SDK Python library) is present in the project directory.

PyCharm dialog box for trusting a project with warning message and options.

2. Install Required Python Packages


1. Once the project is opened, go to File > Settings.

File menu with settings option highlighted in a software interface

2. Under Project > Python Interpreter, click the “+” icon to add packages.

Settings window for a Python project interpreter in an IDE.

3. Search for the package “numpy” and select version 2.2.6 or lower.

Package manager interface with numpy package selection and version specification

4. Click “Install Package”.

Package manager interface with numpy package selection and installation options.

5. You should see a green confirmation message once the installation is complete.

Package manager interface with 'numpy' package installation success message

6. Repeat the process for package “pillow” but install the latest version (tested up to 11.2.1).

Package manager interface with 'pillow' library installation process on a dark theme

3. Verify Python Interpreter


• PyCharm should automatically detect the Python installation from Step 2.
• If it doesn’t, ensure Python is properly installed and configured in Project > Python Interpreter.

Python interpreter settings in a development environment with highlighted elements.

Step 5: Run a Sample Program and Acquire an Image

1. In the project, open any sample script that fits your use case.
2. Click Run to execute the program.

Code editor with Python script open on a dark theme

3. Confirm that the script runs without errors and the image acquisition is successful.

Code editor with Python script and console output on a dark theme

If you have followed these steps you are now able to acquire images by running python scripts in Pycharm.

If you have any questions about downloading, installing and running Python and PyCharm, make sure to contact our Technical Support division or fill in the form below. They are always happy to help you out.