MySQL and Python setup errors

I've never dealt with MySQL or python, but thought I would give the new beta features a try. I've followed as per the instructions, however when I get to the python setup.py install I get the following error.

power-mac-g5:/MySQL-python-1.2.2 shane$ python setup.py install
sh: line 1: mysql_config: command not found
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "setup.py", line 16, in ?
metadata, options = get_config()
File "/MySQL-python-1.2.2/setup_posix.py", line 43, in get_config
libs = mysql_config("libs_r")
File "/MySQL-python-1.2.2/setup_posix.py", line 24, in mysql_config
raise EnvironmentError, "%s not found" % mysql_config.path
EnvironmentError: mysql_config not found
power-mac-g5:/MySQL-python-1.2.2 shane$

What did I miss?

[matt (support)]

If you just enter this from the Terminal:

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mysql_config

What happens? If you get an error, then it sounds like MySQL didn't install completely or the wrong version of MySQL was installed.

Regards,
Matt

I get "~bash: mysql_config: command not fount".

However, when I go to the MySQL preferences in the OS X preference pane it show the MySQL Server Instance is running.

I installed mysql 5.0.51a

Thanks,
Shane

[matt (support)]

It sounds like it wasn't completely installed or something. That file on my system is here:

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/usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql_config

If you have that file there, then it sounds like your path variable isn't setup correctly.

Matt

That file is in the right location.

How do I set the path variable?

I'm a terminal newbie, last type I had to type commands was MS-DOS.

[matt (support)]

That file is in the right location.

How do I set the path variable?

I'm a terminal newbie, last type I had to type commands was MS-DOS.

Try adding this line to your ~/.bash_profile file:

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PATH=$PATH':/usr/local/mysql/bin'

You'll then need to close any open Terminal windows and try the mysql_config command again.

Matt

That did a lot more when I ran python setup.py build...however it still ended with an error

I've tried to past the terminal items and error, however when I hit preview or submit this website says I do not have access.

In a nutshell it tries to execute gcc and has a long line of items, then says that "No such file or directory" and exits

[matt (support)]

In a nutshell it tries to execute gcc and has a long line of items, then says that "No such file or directory" and exits

Oh, I didn't even think of that. GCC is installed as part of the OS X developer tools installation. For GCC to be installed, you'll need to run the OS X developer tools installer.

Okay. I'm downloading Xcode and will try again.

By the way, I went from Beta 13 to Beta 16, and you've helped me with my power failure trigger before that emails when the app initializes.

I've notice with b16 when I either restart the computer or shutdown Indigo I get the power restored email after the client has disappeared and shutdown. Nothing is logged that I can see. Not a big deal, but wanted to let you know.

Loading Xcode did it. Thanks for the help