Python: PyEnchant and 64 bit Python

Question

I am doing text processing. I need the PyEnchant library for verifying if a particular word in the text is a valid English word. However, it's only available for the 32 bit installation of Python. I need the 64 bit Python for handling memory issues with large text files.

Is there a way that I can install PyEnchant for the 64-bit Python? If not, what other library can I use to accomplish the similar task? I looked into the NLTK's wordnet but read that the functionality is not as good as PyEnchant.

Sight

What platform, and what method are you using to try to install it? – Dogleg

We usually use python setup.py install like normal... – Calyces

I did "easy_install pyenchant" and it didn't install it. I am trying to install it for windows XP, with python 2.7 64 bit. – Sight

Answer 1

If you find it absolutely essential to have PyEnchant, you could download the Source code here and then manually install it by putting it in whatever directory you prefer and then running

import sys
sys.path.append('/path/to/dir')

This should work, and should be compatible with people who installed it normally.

Greasewood

Do you know if PyEnchant runs with Python version 3.4? – Riddle

@Pilie :No, it does not. While I would suggest to make your own version, you could upgrade it(maybe) to 3.4. For details, check this page out, or, if necessary, do it yourself(if you must). PS:Sorry about taking so long to reply. – Greasewood

Have you or anyone made the Windows 10 64 bit compatible enchant version that can run on Python 3.4? – Hubbard