Using Anaconda Python Distribution

NeuroExplorer comes with a standard Python 3 (version 3.7) installation that includes thousands of functions and packages. In addition to standard packages, NeuroExplorer distribution also includes numpy and h5py.

If you need advanced data analysis methods (advanced statistics, clustering, etc.), you can use a free scientific Python distribution Anaconda with NeuroExplorer.

To use Anaconda with NeuroExplorer:

  • Install Anaconda for Python 3

  • In NeuroExplorer, select Script | Enable Running Python Scripts in External Editor menu command

  • Type Anaconda Prompt in Windows Search box

  • Select a version of Anaconda Prompt in Best Match panel above Windows Search box

  • Run this command in Anaconda Prompt

    pip install -U nex

You can now open Anaconda Navigator and select Visual Studio Code or Spyder to run your scripts.