From d52c993e9247397df81899eefeb4247f20702bd7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xaratustrah Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] update readme --- README.md | 21 +++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index afeab07..b9ee7bb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -39,6 +39,18 @@ This program makes NO CLAIMS OF CORRECTNESS OF THE DATA AND CALCULATION VALUES W For some versions, binary releases for OSX and Win will be provided on GitHUB. An Arch linux package is planned and will be announced. +#### Win Binary Release +The resulting file *icudt53.dll* which is very big (~22 MB) has been replaced by a minimal version taken from [this page](https://forum.qt.io/topic/37891/minimal-icudt51-dll-icudt52-dll-icudt53-dll-icudt54-dll-and-icudt55-dll). Finally using [UPX](http://upx.sourceforge.net/) the size of the resulting compilation under windows has been reduced by the following command: + + upx --best --compress-exports=0 --strip-relocs=0 *.pyd *.dll + +Please make sure that I have removed the files **MSVCP100.dll** and **MSVCR100.dll** because these can usually be found on every system. + + +#### OSX Binary release + +This is still work in progress. + ### Build / Run Prerequisites **barion** is writen in Python 3.4 so it needs a standard working environment such as Linux, @@ -70,10 +82,7 @@ then you write then you should get a binary code. -#### Miniconda / Anaconda - -Unfortunately PyQt5 is not yet supported in the main channel. But it can be installed from various channels. - I have not tested it yet because I couldn't match the versions though. Anyone who makes it - please leave a line here for info. - \ No newline at end of file +## Acknowledgements +I am thankful to [carlkl](https://github.com/carlkl) for his valuable help in making a stand alone binary under MS Windows and also for fruitful discussions and suggestions. +