Instalation

This guide explains how to install FaceIt, ensuring a clean setup with Python 3.9

Prerequisites

Before installing, make sure you have:

• Python 3.9 installed separately from your system Python: Download Python 3.9

• Git installed: Download Git

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Step 1: Clone the Repository

Open a Command Prompt (CMD) terminal and run:

git clone https://github.com/faezehrabbani/FaceIt.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

Move into the project folder:

cd FaceIt

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment (Using Python 3.9)

If Python 3.9 is not your system’s default version, you need to specify its full installation path to create the virtual environment.

replace “C:pathtopython3.9python.exe” with the actual location of Python 3.9:

"C:\path\to\python3.9\python.exe" -m venv FaceIt_env

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the environment to install and run the pipeline without conflicts.

On Windows (CMD):

FaceIt_env\Scripts\activate

Step 5: Install FaceIt

With the virtual environment activated, install the package:

pip install .

Running FaceIt

Once installed, you can start the application by running:

faceit

If the faceit command is not recognized, try:

python -m FACEIT_codes.main