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I'm trying to build a 64-bit version of wxpython, to work with my macports version of python2.7 (universal build). I've been pointed to the following port py27-wxpython-devel and done the usual install command. Unfortunately I immediately receive the following error message

Unable to execute port: Can't install wxWidgets-devel because conflicting ports are installed: wxWidgets

I assume this means I need to remove wxwidgets to enable me to install this port. I'm reluctant to do this however because I expect this wxwidgets is something to do with the version of wxpython that I currently have working. Is there an alternative solution?

Paul Patterson
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In this case, wxwidgets-devel is a newer, experimental version of the wxwidgets port. You need to choose one or the other. Fortunately, MacPorts makes it easy to do so with little risk. First, run 

sudo port deactivate wxwidgets

which will remove the installed links to the port but will not remove the built port. Then you can run

sudo port install wxwidgets-devel

If you later want to switch back, just run:

 sudo port deactivate wxwidgets-devel
 sudo port activate wxwidgets

To permanently remove a port, use uninstall:

 sudo port uninstall wxwidgets
Cameron
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Ned Deily
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  • Thanks ned. Deactivated with no problems. `py27-wxpython-devel` install failed however. I think the salient parts of the error message are as follows: `info:build error: command '/usr/bin/gcc-4.2' failed with exit status 1` `:info:build shell command " cd "/opt/local/var/macports/build/_opt_local_var_macports_sources_rsync.macports.org_release_ports_python_py27-wxpython-devel/py27-wxpython-devel/work/wxPython-src-2.9.2.1/wxPython" && /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7 setup.py --no-user-cfg build " returned error 1` – Paul Patterson Dec 19 '11 at 13:55