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Package requests please, IPOPT

Thank you, Luke. I’ve shared this with the team!

Hello,

Can you create your own private package and use within excel python, or does the package have to only in anaconda cloud?

Thanks

Only packages from Anaconda Distribution are available with the Python in Excel integration at this time.

any plans for the future to use external packages?

We are not aware of any such plans currently, but ultimately this would be a Microsoft decision. I hope that helps!

Package request: Trimesh

Hi @matthias.vink

Thanks for reaching out with your request to add Trimesh to the Python in Excel distribution. I will need to discuss feasibility with the team.

In the meantime, I was able to successfully add the Trimesh library to the Anaconda Code environment:

If you haven’t used it yet, you can install the Anaconda Toolbox Excel Add-In by searching “AnacondaToolbox” from the Add-Ins button on the Home tab of the ribbon. You’ll then see a “Code” button in the Anaconda button group on the Formulas tab of the ribbon.

In there, you can customize your environment with Pyscript-compatible libraries. Since Trimesh is pure-Python, it can be added without problem.

If you do install it and try it out, I’d be very interested in seeing what kinds of things you’re able to do with Trimesh and Anaconda Code!

Please let me know if you need any help. The documentation for Anaconda Code is here.

Owen