kernel.scripts.ipengine

Module: kernel.scripts.ipengine

Start the IPython Engine.

Functions

IPython.kernel.scripts.ipengine.init_config()

Initialize the configuration using default and command line options.

IPython.kernel.scripts.ipengine.main()

After creating the configuration information, start the engine.

IPython.kernel.scripts.ipengine.start_engine()

Start the engine, by creating it and starting the Twisted reactor.

This method does:

  • If it exists, runs the mpi_import_statement to call MPI_Init
  • Starts the engine logging
  • Creates an IPython shell and wraps it in an EngineService
  • Creates a foolscap.Tub to use in connecting to a controller.
  • Uses the tub and the EngineService along with a Foolscap URL (or FURL) to connect to the controller and register the engine with the controller

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