FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about pyhf and its use.

Questions

Is it possible to set the backend from the CLI?

Yes. Use the --backend option for pyhf cls to specify a tensor backend. The default backend is NumPy. For more information see pyhf cls --help.

Troubleshooting

  • import torch or import pyhf causes a Segmentation fault (core dumped)

    This is may be the result of a conflict with the NVIDIA drivers that you have installed on your machine. Try uninstalling and completely removing all of them from your machine

    # On Ubuntu/Debian
    sudo apt-get purge nvidia*
    

    and then installing the latest versions.