Some packages require additional dependencies such as compilers and mapping libraries outside of conda (I’m looking at you GDAL!) To do this install homebrew, then run brew install qt5 gcc gdal cgal.

Activate your new python environment with conda activate pygplates.

Install conda (we recommend miniforge) and create a new environment e.g.Download and install the latest pygplates version corresponding to your system architecture (Mac M1 ARM) and take note of the installation directory and python path.We will use conda and brew to install packages: Instead, these instructions will get you a fully functioning scientific Python environment working natively on M1 architecture.

Some instructions I have seen have recommended installing the x86 (Intel) packages, but there is a performance penalty when x86 programs are interpreted by Rosetta2 to work on the M1 Macs. are all ARM-based there are some differences to be aware of when installing your Python environment. The new Mac M1 processors are pretty cool, and are enough to convert this veteran Linux user to Mac.

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