Encoding issue when trying to run soccer collect py file about datacollect HOT 5 CLOSED

I am sorry about this issue. One quick question: Are you using Python 2.7 or 3.4? I only tested it with 3.4 - since I've always had issues with unicode in Python 2.7 I typically only use Python 3.4 for such things.

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Hi there.

Thanks for the swift response. Im using Python 2.7. Its probably the default one installed with this mac.

Okay thanks I'll try python 3.4 and let you know.

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You are welcome, and thanks for bringing this up, I will add a note about Python 3 usage to make life easier for other users :).
Yes, Python 2.7 is the default for Mac OSX. In general, I wouldn't recommend using the default (system's) python version. If you are about to install a "new" Python version, have a look at Anaconda. It's a free Python distribution that makes the usage of virtual environments and installation of most major libraries (and updating them) really easy and convenient (especially the compiled stuff like NumPy, SciPy etc.). Most people that I know are using it :)
https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/

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Hi there.

Thanks for the info. Upgrading to Python 3 did rectify the issue for me.

Cheers

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Nice, I am glad to hear! Especially when it comes to text (and "exotic" characters), Python 3 makes life a lot easier ;)

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