[Pytables-users] ptrepack and Windows

[Bernard K. <ber...@be...>]

Hello,

Recently I released a software that uses pytables 0.9 (python 2.3) and I would like to move to the new 1.0 version of pytables.

In the release notes I read :
"The format of indexes has been changed and indexes in files created with PyTables pre-1.0 versions are ignored now.  However,``ptrepack`` can still save your life because it is able to convert your old files into the new indexing format..."

My questions are as follows :
- How can I run "ptrepack" under Windows XP ?
- Same question with "ptdump" ? (for my information)
- Is it possible to find a way to convert the files without requiring a software like Cygwin ?
  I am asking this because if I decide to upgrade my software, I will have to convert the files that were created by the users and there is no way I can install a program like Cygwin.

Sincerely,

Bernard KAPLAN