# NumPy Not Supported? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [July 16, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numpy-not-supported/48910 "2021-07-16T13:56:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numpy-not-supported/48910/2 "2021-07-16T14:05:44Z")
Not supported. Numpy is really a C library with a python access API. C libraries cannot be loaded in jython because they cannot be loaded in java. Some related topics: > [@Your favorite Jython modules?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/your-favorite-jython-modules/16529): > > I’ve been wanting to import NumPy but it looks like due to this being Jython 2.5, that won’t be possible. Do you guys have any alternatives, or any other favorite modules you use in Ignition? > [@Python, Jython, CPython, Libraries, Pip, and Python 2.7 vs 3 - A quick primer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-jython-cpython-libraries-pip-and-python-2-7-vs-3-a-quick-primer/43201): > > We wrote up a Knowledge Base article a little while back that I wanted to post here. It goes over a variety of questions that are common with regard to Python in Ignition. If you’re looking for information on the topic, take a glance at the linked article. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numpy-not-supported/48910)._