MacOS - Error importing numpy upon clicking "Apply"

[anthonyj-codestuff]

MacOS Sequoia 15.5
Python 3.13
numpy 2.3.2
inkscape-silhouette 1.29

numpy was installed with pip install numpy

Installing the extension went down with no errors. I downloaded registration-marks-cameo-silhouette.svg, added a rectangle to the Plot layer, and ran Extensions > Export > Send to Silhouette. No default settings were changed.

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/init.py", line 22, in
from . import multiarray
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/multiarray.py", line 11, in
from . import _multiarray_umath, overrides
ImportError: dlopen(/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so, 0x0002): tried: '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/gdk-pixbuf-2.0/2.10.0/loaders/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64')), '/System/Volumes/Preboot/Cryptexes/OS/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64'))

The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/init.py", line 112, in
from numpy.config import show_config
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/config.py", line 4, in
from numpy._core._multiarray_umath import (
...<3 lines>...
)
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/init.py", line 48, in
raise ImportError(msg) from exc
ImportError:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE!

Importing the numpy C-extensions failed. This error can happen for
many reasons, often due to issues with your setup or how NumPy was
installed.

We have compiled some common reasons and troubleshooting tips at:

https://numpy.org/devdocs/user/troubleshooting-importerror.html

Please note and check the following:

• The Python version is: Python3.13 from "/usr/local/bin/python3"
• The NumPy version is: "2.3.2"

and make sure that they are the versions you expect.
Please carefully study the documentation linked above for further help.

Original error was: dlopen(/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so, 0x0002): tried: '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/gdk-pixbuf-2.0/2.10.0/loaders/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64')), '/System/Volumes/Preboot/Cryptexes/OS/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64'))

The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Users/user/Library/Application Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/extensions/sendto_silhouette.py", line 41, in
import inkex
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/init.py", line 11, in
from .extensions import *
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/extensions.py", line 34, in
from .elements import (
...<10 lines>...
)
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/elements/init.py", line 12, in
from ._groups import Group, Layer, Anchor, Marker, ClipPath
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/elements/_groups.py", line 33, in
from ._polygons import PathElement
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/elements/_polygons.py", line 31, in
from ..bezier import pointdistance
File "/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/inkex/bezier.py", line 29, in
import numpy
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/init.py", line 117, in
raise ImportError(msg) from e
ImportError: Error importing numpy: you should not try to import numpy from
its source directory; please exit the numpy source tree, and relaunch
your python interpreter from there.

[t0b3]

you may double check you installed the correct numpy arch on your mac.

Original error was: dlopen(/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so, 0x0002): tried: '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/lib/gdk-pixbuf-2.0/2.10.0/loaders/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64')), '/System/Volumes/Preboot/Cryptexes/OS/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (no such file), '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.13/lib/python3.13/site-packages/numpy/_core/_multiarray_umath.cpython-313-darwin.so' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'arm64', need 'x86_64'))

at least from this error it seems you have arm64 but need x86_64

[anthonyj-codestuff]

Gotta be honest, that DOES check out as far as the error message goes. But I do have an ARM-based chip, so it's also expected. I guess now the question is "Is it possible to use this extension on an ARM processor?"
EDIT: Okay so I re-read the instructions and I was stupid. I accidentally added the x86 interpreter to the Inkscape preferences. But after fixing that and restarting everything, I still get the same error. It insists that I need the x86 version of numpy.

[t0b3]

I guess you already did follow these steps https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette/blob/main/README.md#mac-os-x

Uh, this sounds like somehow inkscape still runs an x86_64 based python version maybe?
can you try to grab some more debug output to double check inkscape actually runs an arm64 based python?
i.e. using the dry-run and debug log options of this plugin? or debugging inkscape directly?
OTOH you can also try to reach out on https://chat.inkscape.org/