IDL-Python Bridge: Which Python versions are compatible with each release of IDL?

The IDL-Python bridge is a versatile tool that allows you to call Python routines/code from within IDL or vice versa. You can learn more about this handy feature HERE. However, it is important to note that each version of IDL supports only a few specific Python versions which have shifted over the years for each IDL release. The following table details the Python versions which are compatible with each release of IDL since the Python bridge was introduced. 

 

	Python version
IDL version	2.7	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.7	3.8	3.9	3.10	3.11	3.12
8.5	✅	✅
8.5.1	✅	✅
8.5.2	✅	✅	✅
8.6	✅	✅	✅
8.6.1	✅	✅	✅	✅
8.7	✅	✅	✅	✅
8.7.1	✅		✅	✅
8.7.2	✅		✅	✅
8.7.3	✅		✅	✅
8.8				✅	✅	✅
8.8.1				✅	✅	✅	✅
8.8.2					✅	✅	✅	✅
8.8.3					✅	✅	✅	✅
8.9						✅	✅	✅
9.0						✅	✅	✅	✅
9.1							✅	✅	✅	✅

NOTE: IDL versions prior to 8.5 do not support Python bridge functionality. 

 

 

 

Created by BC-US (10/26/2023) | Reviewed by JU (10/27/2023)