python: can't open file 'FlatCAM.py': [Errno 2] No such file or directory / FlatCAM 8.5

[Levanterman]

Hi, I am trying to install FlatCam on Windows 10, as the win installer is very old I am using Python to install. I clone the latest, but there is no FlatCAM.py (following these flatcam install instructions). I tried FlatCAMApp.py but keep getting stuck as i cant install PyQt4, it wont install, PyQt5 will install, for 4 i get the error:
ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement PyQt4 (from versions: none)
I have tried to uninstall python and install and older compatible version for PyQt4, but no luck getting PyQt4 installed.
Any help will be great please. Thanks

[Marius Stanciu]

Hi,

FlatCAM 8.5 use Python 2.7 + PyQt4
FlatCAM in Master branch use Python 3.x + PyQt4. It is basically a variation (with multiple improvements) of FlatCAM 8.5.

Both have the main script in the file:
FlatCAM - there is no extension, no .py.

FlatCAM beta use Python 3.x and PyQt5. It is an almost completely rework of FlatCAM and have multiple differences which render the online manual almost obsolete.

Best regards,
Marius

[Levanterman]

Hi Marius , thanks for the quick answer, that's perfect, that made it clear. I have now installed both beta v8.993 and v8.5
Much appreciated, Regards, Nige.