[Visualpython-users] "import random" Odd Behavior on OSX install VPython v.3.1

[Eric D. <mon...@ma...>]

Hello,

I recently installed the VPython v.3.1 and corresponding Python versions for mac (OSX).  I've been troubleshooting an old script of mine when I noticed some odd behavior.

When I run my script, a line tries to import random.  Oddly the shell reports that its using a file from numpy rather than from ~/python3.1/random.py.  If I try to import random  manually in the shell it grabs the correct module from ~/python3.1/random.py.

A. Python Shell
>>> import random
>>> print (random.__file__)
/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.1/lib/python3.1/random.py

B. Script File 
>>> print (random.__file__)
/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.1/lib/python3.1/site-packages/numpy/random/__init__.py

Does anyone know how to fix this?  Also does anyone know what is going on?

Please reply with complete instructions, as I am very very very new to all of this.

Thank you all in advance!