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Rather than installing a version from python.org, I would like to have the CMD use Spyder 5's python installation.
I have done some digging and as I understand it I need to add python to the "Path" variable of my windows system. After adding the python.exe path C:\Program Files\Spyder\Python\python.exe and also trying C:\Program Files\Spyder\Python to "Path" in Environment Variables it made no difference and I receive the basic error:
> Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the
> Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from Settings > Manage App
> Execution Aliases.
As an additional detail I can open python scripts outside of Spyder after having selected "open with" and then selecting the python.exe file which is located in: C:\Program Files\Spyder\Python\python.exe. This is great but I definitely want to be able to run scripts from the CMD. I have also looked at C:\Users\Tech\AppData\Local\Spyder after looking at some my python installations my other machines but no python executables are saved there.
I have gone ahead and become well versed in how to setup virtual environments. I now set up virtual environments with the necessary libraries I need and simply have spyder use those. This works best for me as I can use easily install libraries that I need and switch environments if necessary. As plus for I can run the scripts in the command prompt easily which was the first issue that I ran into.
Spyder needs additional libraries installed to run with a custom virtual environment. On the first running it will crash and provide the pip command to install the necessary libraries.
I'm still improving my working knowledge of how to manage paths and environments. For now this works well for me and seems to be a step in the right direction.
I'm having trouble with using 'requests' module on my Mac. I use python34 and I installed 'requests' module via pip. I can verify this via running installation again and it'll show me that module is already installed.
15:49:29|mymac [~]:pip install requests
Requirement already satisfied (use --upgrade to upgrade): requests in /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages
Although I can import 'requests' module via interactive Python interpreter, trying to execute 'import requests' in PyCharm yields error 'No module named requests'. I checked my PyCharm Python interpreter settings and (I believe) it's set to same python34 as used in my environment. However, I can't see 'requests' module listed in PyCharm either.
It's obvious that I'm missing something here. Can you guys advise where should I look or what should I fix in order to get this module working? I was living under impression that when I install module via pip in my environment, PyCharm will detect these changes. However, it seems something is broken on my side ...
In my case, using a pre-existing virtualenv did not work in the editor - all modules were marked as unresolved reference (running naturally works, as this is outside of the editor's config, just running an external process (not so easy for debugging)).
Turns out PyCharm did not add the site-packages directory... the fix is to manually add it.
On Pycharm professional 2022.3
Open File -> Settings -> Python Interpreter, open the drop-down and pick "Show All..." (to edit the config) (1), right click your interpreter (2), click "Show Interpreter Paths" (3).
In that screen, manually add the "site-packages" directory of the virtual environment [looks like .../venv/lib/python3.8/site-packages (4) (I've added the "Lib" also, for a good measure); once done and saved, they will turn up in the interpreter paths.
The other thing that won't hurt to do is select "Associate this virtual environment with the current project", in the interpreter's edit box.
If you are using PyCharms CE (Community Edition), then click on:
File->Default Settings->Project Interpreter
See the + sign at the bottom, click on it. It will open another dialog with a host of modules available. Select your package (e.g. requests) and PyCharm will do the rest.
This issue arises when the package you're using was installed outside of the environment (Anaconda or virtualenv, for example). In order to have PyCharm recognize packages installed outside of your particular environment, execute the following steps:
Go to
Preferences -> Project -> Project Interpreter -> 3 dots -> Show All ->
Select relevant interpreter -> click on tree icon Show paths for the selected interpreter
Now check what paths are available and add the path that points to the package installation directory outside of your environment to the interpreter paths.
To find a package location use:
$ pip show gym
Name: gym
Version: 0.13.0
Summary: The OpenAI Gym: A toolkit for developing and comparing your reinforcement learning agents.
Home-page: https://github.com/openai/gym
Author: OpenAI
Author-email: gym#openai.com
License: UNKNOWN
Location: /usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages
...
Add the path specified under Location to the interpreter paths, here
/usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages
Then, let indexing finish and perhaps additionally reopen your project.
Open python console of your pyCharm. Click on Rerun.
It will say something like following on the very first line
/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7 /Applications/PyCharm.app/Contents/helpers/pydev/pydevconsole.py 52631 52632
in this scenario pyCharm is using following interpretor
/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7
Now fire up console and run following command
sudo /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7 -m pip install <name of the package>
This should install your package :)
Pycharm is unable to recognize installed local modules, since python interpreter selected is wrong. It should be the one, where your pip packages are installed i.e. virtual environment.
I had installed packages via pip in Windows. In Pycharm, they were neither detected nor any other Python interpreter was being shown (only python 3.6 is installed on my system).
I restarted the IDE. Now I was able to see python interpreter created in my virtual environment. Select that python interpreter and all your packages will be shown and detected. Enjoy!
Using dual python 2.7 and 3.4 with 2.7 as default, I've always used pip3 to install modules for the 3.4 interpreter, and pip to install modules for the 2.7 interpreter.
Try this:
pip3 install requests
This is because you have not selected two options while creating your project:-
** inherit global site packages
** make available to all projects
Now you need to create a new project and don't forget to tick these two options while selecting project interpreter.
The solution is easy (PyCharm 2021.2.3 Community Edition).
I'm on Windows but the user interface should be the same.
In the project tree, open External libraries > Python interpreter > venv > pyvenv.cfg.
Then change:
include-system-site-packages = false
to:
include-system-site-packages = true
Before going further, I want to point out how to configure a Python interpreter in PyCharm: [SO]: How to install Python using the "embeddable zip file" (#CristiFati's answer). Although the question is for Win, and has some particularities, configuring PyCharm is generic enough and should apply to any situation (with minor changes).
There are multiple possible reasons for this behavior.
1. Python instance mismatch
Happens when there are multiple Python instances (installed, VEnvs, Conda, custom built, ...) on a machine. Users think they're using one particular instance (with a set of properties (installed packages)), but in fact they are using another (with different properties), hence the confusion. It's harder to figure out things when the 2 instances have the same version (and somehow similar locations)
Happens mostly due to environmental configuration (whichever path comes 1st in ${PATH}, aliases (on Nix), ...)
It's not PyCharm specific (meaning that it's more generic, also happens outside it), but a typical PyCharm related example is different console interpreter and project interpreter, leading to confusion
The fix is to specify full paths (and pay attention to them) when using tools like Python, PIP, .... Check [SO]: How to install a package for a specific Python version on Windows 10? (#CristiFati's answer) for more details
This is precisely the reason why this question exists. There are 2 Python versions involved:
Project interpreter: /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4
Interpreter having the Requests module: /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4
well, assuming the 2 paths are not somehow related (SymLinked), but in latest OSX versions that I had the chance to check (Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey) this doesn't happen (by default)
When dealing with this kind of error, it always helps (most likely) displaying the following information (in a script or interpreter console):
import os
import sys
print(sys.executable)
print(sys.version)
print(os.getcwd())
print(getattr(os, "uname", lambda: None)())
print(sys.path)
2. Python's module search mechanism misunderstanding
According to [Python.Docs]: Modules - The Module Search Path:
When a module named spam is imported, the interpreter first searches for a built-in module with that name. These module names are listed in sys.builtin_module_names. If not found, it then searches for a file named spam.py in a list of directories given by the variable sys.path. sys.path is initialized from these locations:
The directory containing the input script (or the current directory when no file is specified).
PYTHONPATH (a list of directory names, with the same syntax as the shell variable PATH).
The installation-dependent default (by convention including a site-packages directory, handled by the site module).
A module might be located in the current dir, or its path might be added to ${PYTHONPATH}. That could trick users into making them believe that the module is actually installed in the current Python instance ('s site-packages). But, when running the current Python instance from a different dir (or with different ${PYTHONPATH}) the module would be missing, yielding lots of headaches
For a fix, check [SO]: How PyCharm imports differently than system command prompt (Windows) (#CristiFati's answer)
3. A PyCharm bug
Not very likely, but it could happen. An example (not related to this question): [SO]: PyCharm 2019.2 not showing Traceback on Exception (#CristiFati's answer)
To fix, follow one of the options from the above URL
4. A glitch
Not likely, but mentioning anyway. Due to some cause (e.g.: HW / SW failure), the system ended up in an inconsistent state, yielding all kinds of strange behaviors
Possible fixes:
Restart PyCharm
Restart the machine
Recreate the project (remove the .idea dir from the project)
Reset PyCharm settings: from menu select File -> Manage IDE Settings -> Restore Default Settings.... Check [JetBrains]: Configuring PyCharm settings or [JetBrains.IntelliJ-Support]: Changing IDE default directories used for config, plugins, and caches storage for more details
Reinstall PyCharm
Needless to say that the last 2 options should only be attempted as a last resort, and only by experts, as they might mess up other projects and not even fix the problem
Not directly related to the question, but posting:
[SO]: Run / Debug a Django application's UnitTests from the mouse right click context menu in PyCharm Community Edition? (a PyCharm related investigation from a while ago)
[SO]: ImportError: No module named win32com.client (#CristiFati's answer)
If you go to pycharm project interpreter -> clicked on one of the installed packages then hover -> you will see where pycharm is installing the packages. This is where you are supposed to have your package installed.
Now if you did sudo -H pip3 install <package>
pip3 installs it to different directory which is /usr/local/lib/site-packages
since it is different directory from what pycharm knows hence your package is not showing in pycharm.
Solution: just install the package using pycharm by going to File->Settings->Project->Project Interpreter -> click on (+) and search the package you want to install and just click ok.
-> you will be prompted package successfully installed and you will see it pycharm.
If any one faces the same problem that he/she installs the python packages but the PyCharm IDE doesn't shows these packages then following the following steps:
Go to the project in the left side of the PyCharm IDE then
Click on the venv library then
Open the pyvenv.cfg file in any editor then
Change this piece of code (include-system-site-packages = flase) from false to true
Then save it and close it and also close then pycharm then
Open PyCharm again and your problem is solved.
Thanks
This did my head in as well, and turns out, the only thing I needed to do is RESTART Pycharm. Sometimes after you've installed the pip, you can't load it into your project, even if the pip shows as installed in your Settings. Bummer.
For Anaconda:
Start Anaconda Navigator -> Enviroments -> "Your_Enviroment" -> Update Index -> Restart IDE.
Solved it for me.
After pip installing everything I needed. I went to the interpreter and re-pointed it back to where it was at already.
My case: python3.6 in /anaconda3/bin/python using virtualenv...
Additionally, before I hit the plus "+" sign to install a new package. I had to deselect the conda icon to the right of it. Seems like it would be the opposite, but only then did it recognize the packages I had/needed via query.
In my case the packages were installed via setup.py + easy_install, and the they ends up in *.egg directories in site_package dir, which can be recognized by python but not pycharm.
I removed them all then reinstalled with pip install and it works after that, luckily the project I was working on came up with a requirements.txt file, so the command for it was:
pip install -r ./requirement.txt
I just ran into this issue in a brand new install/project, but I'm using the Python plugin for IntelliJ IDEA. It's essentially the same as PyCharm but the project settings are a little different. For me, the project was pointing to the right Python virtual environment but not even built-in modules were being recognized.
It turns out the SDK classpath was empty. I added paths for venv/lib/python3.8 and venv/lib/python3.8/site-packages and the issue was resolved. File->Project Structure and under Platform Settings, click SDKs, select your Python SDK, and make sure the class paths are there.
pip install --user discord
above command solves my problem, just use the "--user" flag
I fixed my particular issue by installing directly to the interpreter. Go to settings and hit the "+" below the in-use interpreter then search for the package and install. I believe I'm having the issue in the first place because I didn't set up with my interpreter correctly with my venv (not exactly sure, but this fixed it).
I was having issues with djangorestframework-simplejwt because it was the first package I hadn't installed to this interpreter from previous projects before starting the current one, but should work for any other package that isn't showing as imported. To reiterate though I think this is a workaround that doesn't solve the setup issue causing this.
If you are having issues with the underlying (i.e. pycharm's languge server) mark everything as root and create a new project. See details: https://stackoverflow.com/a/73418320/1601580 this seems to happy to me only when I install packages as in editable mode with pip (i.e. pip install -e . or conda develop). Details: https://stackoverflow.com/a/73418320/1601580
--WINDOWS--
if using Pycharm GUI package installer works fine for installing packages for your virtual environment but you cannot do the same in the terminal,
this is because you did not setup virtual env in your terminal, instead, your terminal uses Power Shell which doesn't use your virtual env
there should be (venv) before you're command line as shown instead of (PS)
if you have (PS), this means your terminal is using Power Shell instead of cmd
to fix this, click on the down arrow and select the command prompt
select command prompt
now you will get (venv) and just type pip install #package name# and the package will be added to your virtual environment
On windows I had to cd into the venv folder and then cd into the scripts folder, then pip install module started to work
cd venv
cd scripts
pip install module
instead of running pip install in the terminal -> local use terminal -> command prompt
see below image
pycharm_command_prompt_image
In your pycharm terminal run pip/pip3 install package_name
I am using Python 3.7 on windows. I installed Pycharm and successfully wrote a script which I am now trying to schedule using Windows Task Scheduler, which comes with its on set of complications. One thing I have noticed about Pycharm is I think it has created a separate file directory to store any packages I add to a script (maybe in something called "venv"? Instead of using the User/Python37/Scripts file.
This means when I try to run my script in the command prompt, python.exe looks for packages and cannot find them. Also if I go into my Pycharm project folder is see another instance of a Python Application file different than the Python Application stored in User/Python37. I think this also creates problems but I am not 100% sure.
I am hoping someone has seen this issue and can help me align where Pycharm stores packages. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You can also simply add your script/package into your python path.
For that follow this awser : How to add to the PYTHONPATH in Windows, so it finds my modules/packages?
PyCharm creates a virtual environment (venv) where you can keep the python version and the libraries used in a specific project.
You can add libraries to the specific environment through the Pycharm GUI:
File > Settings > Project: Patterns > Project Interpreter > Install (green +)
Find your package and click Install Package in your venv.
You can see all the installed packages and their version in the path:
File > Settings > Project: Patterns > Project Interpreter
You can also use pip install, if you want to go through CLI, but be sure to use the virtual environment's pip (located in project_folder/venv/Scripts).
If for some reason you want to use the python version outside the virtual environment, go to the following path in PyCharm:
File > Settings > Project: Patterns > Project Interpreter
In the Project interpeter dropdown menu, you should find other python's location; choose the one you prefear. If you don't see your standard python version (usually in C:\python\python.exe, or something similar), you can add it by clicking on the settings menu, and specify the path to the desired python version in Base interpreter:.
In this window, you can find other settings to configure the interpreter as you want.
been searching for this with no success, i don't know if i am missing something but i have a virtualenv already but how do i create a project to associate the virtualenv with, thanks
P.S. Am on windows
I could be wrong here, but I do not believe that a virtualenv is something that is by its very nature something that you associate with a project. When you use a virtualenv, you're basically saying, "I'm taking this Python interpreter, installing what I want on it, and setting it aside from the Python interpreter that the entire computer uses by default." Virtualenv does not have a concept of a Python "project"; it is just a custom version of a Python interpreter that you run code through. There are tools in IDEs like PyCharm that enable you to associate a project with a virtualenv, but those are another layer on top of the base software.
In order to use a virtualenv with a project, you will need to "activate" it every time you wish to use it. The documentation for activating a virtualenv on Windows is found here.
EDIT:
Saw that you had virtualenvwrapper tagged in your post, so I did a bit of hunting on that. It would appear that there is the mkproject command, which creates a project folder and then associates it with a virtualenv interpreter. Documentation on it can be found here.
Requirements:
Virtual Env
Pycharm
Go to Virtual env and type which python
Add remote project interpreter (File > Default Settings > Project Interpreter (cog) add remote)
You'll need to set up your file system so that PyCharm can also open the project.
NOTE:
do not turn off your virtual environment without saving your run configurations that will cause pycharm to see your run configurations as corrupt
There's a button on the top right that reads share enable this and your run configs will be saved to a .idea file and you'll have a lot less issues
If you already have your virtualenv installed you just need to start using it.
Create your projects virtual environment using virtualenv env_name on cmd. To associate a specific version of python with your environment use: virtualenv env_name -p pythonx.x;
Activate your environment by navigating into its Scripts folder and executing activate.
Your terminal now is using your virtual environment, that means every python package you install and the python version you run will be the ones you configured inside your env.
I like to create environments with the names similar to my projects, I always use one environment to each project, that helps keeping track of which packages my specific projects need to run.
If you haven't read much about venvs yet, try googling about requirements.txt along with pip freeze command those are pretty useful to keep track of your project's packages.
I like Pipenv: Python Dev Workflow for Humans to manage environments:
Pipenv is a tool that aims to bring the best of all packaging worlds (bundler, composer, npm, cargo, yarn, etc.) to the Python world. Windows is a first-class citizen, in our world.
It automatically creates and manages a virtualenv for your projects, as well as adds/removes packages from your Pipfile as you install/uninstall packages. It also generates the ever-important Pipfile.lock, which is used to produce deterministic builds.
Pipenv is primarily meant to provide users and developers of applications with an easy method to setup a working environment.
I'm having trouble with using 'requests' module on my Mac. I use python34 and I installed 'requests' module via pip. I can verify this via running installation again and it'll show me that module is already installed.
15:49:29|mymac [~]:pip install requests
Requirement already satisfied (use --upgrade to upgrade): requests in /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages
Although I can import 'requests' module via interactive Python interpreter, trying to execute 'import requests' in PyCharm yields error 'No module named requests'. I checked my PyCharm Python interpreter settings and (I believe) it's set to same python34 as used in my environment. However, I can't see 'requests' module listed in PyCharm either.
It's obvious that I'm missing something here. Can you guys advise where should I look or what should I fix in order to get this module working? I was living under impression that when I install module via pip in my environment, PyCharm will detect these changes. However, it seems something is broken on my side ...
In my case, using a pre-existing virtualenv did not work in the editor - all modules were marked as unresolved reference (running naturally works, as this is outside of the editor's config, just running an external process (not so easy for debugging)).
Turns out PyCharm did not add the site-packages directory... the fix is to manually add it.
On Pycharm professional 2022.3
Open File -> Settings -> Python Interpreter, open the drop-down and pick "Show All..." (to edit the config) (1), right click your interpreter (2), click "Show Interpreter Paths" (3).
In that screen, manually add the "site-packages" directory of the virtual environment [looks like .../venv/lib/python3.8/site-packages (4) (I've added the "Lib" also, for a good measure); once done and saved, they will turn up in the interpreter paths.
The other thing that won't hurt to do is select "Associate this virtual environment with the current project", in the interpreter's edit box.
If you are using PyCharms CE (Community Edition), then click on:
File->Default Settings->Project Interpreter
See the + sign at the bottom, click on it. It will open another dialog with a host of modules available. Select your package (e.g. requests) and PyCharm will do the rest.
This issue arises when the package you're using was installed outside of the environment (Anaconda or virtualenv, for example). In order to have PyCharm recognize packages installed outside of your particular environment, execute the following steps:
Go to
Preferences -> Project -> Project Interpreter -> 3 dots -> Show All ->
Select relevant interpreter -> click on tree icon Show paths for the selected interpreter
Now check what paths are available and add the path that points to the package installation directory outside of your environment to the interpreter paths.
To find a package location use:
$ pip show gym
Name: gym
Version: 0.13.0
Summary: The OpenAI Gym: A toolkit for developing and comparing your reinforcement learning agents.
Home-page: https://github.com/openai/gym
Author: OpenAI
Author-email: gym#openai.com
License: UNKNOWN
Location: /usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages
...
Add the path specified under Location to the interpreter paths, here
/usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages
Then, let indexing finish and perhaps additionally reopen your project.
Open python console of your pyCharm. Click on Rerun.
It will say something like following on the very first line
/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7 /Applications/PyCharm.app/Contents/helpers/pydev/pydevconsole.py 52631 52632
in this scenario pyCharm is using following interpretor
/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7
Now fire up console and run following command
sudo /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/python2.7 -m pip install <name of the package>
This should install your package :)
Pycharm is unable to recognize installed local modules, since python interpreter selected is wrong. It should be the one, where your pip packages are installed i.e. virtual environment.
I had installed packages via pip in Windows. In Pycharm, they were neither detected nor any other Python interpreter was being shown (only python 3.6 is installed on my system).
I restarted the IDE. Now I was able to see python interpreter created in my virtual environment. Select that python interpreter and all your packages will be shown and detected. Enjoy!
Using dual python 2.7 and 3.4 with 2.7 as default, I've always used pip3 to install modules for the 3.4 interpreter, and pip to install modules for the 2.7 interpreter.
Try this:
pip3 install requests
This is because you have not selected two options while creating your project:-
** inherit global site packages
** make available to all projects
Now you need to create a new project and don't forget to tick these two options while selecting project interpreter.
The solution is easy (PyCharm 2021.2.3 Community Edition).
I'm on Windows but the user interface should be the same.
In the project tree, open External libraries > Python interpreter > venv > pyvenv.cfg.
Then change:
include-system-site-packages = false
to:
include-system-site-packages = true
Before going further, I want to point out how to configure a Python interpreter in PyCharm: [SO]: How to install Python using the "embeddable zip file" (#CristiFati's answer). Although the question is for Win, and has some particularities, configuring PyCharm is generic enough and should apply to any situation (with minor changes).
There are multiple possible reasons for this behavior.
1. Python instance mismatch
Happens when there are multiple Python instances (installed, VEnvs, Conda, custom built, ...) on a machine. Users think they're using one particular instance (with a set of properties (installed packages)), but in fact they are using another (with different properties), hence the confusion. It's harder to figure out things when the 2 instances have the same version (and somehow similar locations)
Happens mostly due to environmental configuration (whichever path comes 1st in ${PATH}, aliases (on Nix), ...)
It's not PyCharm specific (meaning that it's more generic, also happens outside it), but a typical PyCharm related example is different console interpreter and project interpreter, leading to confusion
The fix is to specify full paths (and pay attention to them) when using tools like Python, PIP, .... Check [SO]: How to install a package for a specific Python version on Windows 10? (#CristiFati's answer) for more details
This is precisely the reason why this question exists. There are 2 Python versions involved:
Project interpreter: /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4
Interpreter having the Requests module: /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4
well, assuming the 2 paths are not somehow related (SymLinked), but in latest OSX versions that I had the chance to check (Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey) this doesn't happen (by default)
When dealing with this kind of error, it always helps (most likely) displaying the following information (in a script or interpreter console):
import os
import sys
print(sys.executable)
print(sys.version)
print(os.getcwd())
print(getattr(os, "uname", lambda: None)())
print(sys.path)
2. Python's module search mechanism misunderstanding
According to [Python.Docs]: Modules - The Module Search Path:
When a module named spam is imported, the interpreter first searches for a built-in module with that name. These module names are listed in sys.builtin_module_names. If not found, it then searches for a file named spam.py in a list of directories given by the variable sys.path. sys.path is initialized from these locations:
The directory containing the input script (or the current directory when no file is specified).
PYTHONPATH (a list of directory names, with the same syntax as the shell variable PATH).
The installation-dependent default (by convention including a site-packages directory, handled by the site module).
A module might be located in the current dir, or its path might be added to ${PYTHONPATH}. That could trick users into making them believe that the module is actually installed in the current Python instance ('s site-packages). But, when running the current Python instance from a different dir (or with different ${PYTHONPATH}) the module would be missing, yielding lots of headaches
For a fix, check [SO]: How PyCharm imports differently than system command prompt (Windows) (#CristiFati's answer)
3. A PyCharm bug
Not very likely, but it could happen. An example (not related to this question): [SO]: PyCharm 2019.2 not showing Traceback on Exception (#CristiFati's answer)
To fix, follow one of the options from the above URL
4. A glitch
Not likely, but mentioning anyway. Due to some cause (e.g.: HW / SW failure), the system ended up in an inconsistent state, yielding all kinds of strange behaviors
Possible fixes:
Restart PyCharm
Restart the machine
Recreate the project (remove the .idea dir from the project)
Reset PyCharm settings: from menu select File -> Manage IDE Settings -> Restore Default Settings.... Check [JetBrains]: Configuring PyCharm settings or [JetBrains.IntelliJ-Support]: Changing IDE default directories used for config, plugins, and caches storage for more details
Reinstall PyCharm
Needless to say that the last 2 options should only be attempted as a last resort, and only by experts, as they might mess up other projects and not even fix the problem
Not directly related to the question, but posting:
[SO]: Run / Debug a Django application's UnitTests from the mouse right click context menu in PyCharm Community Edition? (a PyCharm related investigation from a while ago)
[SO]: ImportError: No module named win32com.client (#CristiFati's answer)
If you go to pycharm project interpreter -> clicked on one of the installed packages then hover -> you will see where pycharm is installing the packages. This is where you are supposed to have your package installed.
Now if you did sudo -H pip3 install <package>
pip3 installs it to different directory which is /usr/local/lib/site-packages
since it is different directory from what pycharm knows hence your package is not showing in pycharm.
Solution: just install the package using pycharm by going to File->Settings->Project->Project Interpreter -> click on (+) and search the package you want to install and just click ok.
-> you will be prompted package successfully installed and you will see it pycharm.
If any one faces the same problem that he/she installs the python packages but the PyCharm IDE doesn't shows these packages then following the following steps:
Go to the project in the left side of the PyCharm IDE then
Click on the venv library then
Open the pyvenv.cfg file in any editor then
Change this piece of code (include-system-site-packages = flase) from false to true
Then save it and close it and also close then pycharm then
Open PyCharm again and your problem is solved.
Thanks
This did my head in as well, and turns out, the only thing I needed to do is RESTART Pycharm. Sometimes after you've installed the pip, you can't load it into your project, even if the pip shows as installed in your Settings. Bummer.
For Anaconda:
Start Anaconda Navigator -> Enviroments -> "Your_Enviroment" -> Update Index -> Restart IDE.
Solved it for me.
After pip installing everything I needed. I went to the interpreter and re-pointed it back to where it was at already.
My case: python3.6 in /anaconda3/bin/python using virtualenv...
Additionally, before I hit the plus "+" sign to install a new package. I had to deselect the conda icon to the right of it. Seems like it would be the opposite, but only then did it recognize the packages I had/needed via query.
In my case the packages were installed via setup.py + easy_install, and the they ends up in *.egg directories in site_package dir, which can be recognized by python but not pycharm.
I removed them all then reinstalled with pip install and it works after that, luckily the project I was working on came up with a requirements.txt file, so the command for it was:
pip install -r ./requirement.txt
I just ran into this issue in a brand new install/project, but I'm using the Python plugin for IntelliJ IDEA. It's essentially the same as PyCharm but the project settings are a little different. For me, the project was pointing to the right Python virtual environment but not even built-in modules were being recognized.
It turns out the SDK classpath was empty. I added paths for venv/lib/python3.8 and venv/lib/python3.8/site-packages and the issue was resolved. File->Project Structure and under Platform Settings, click SDKs, select your Python SDK, and make sure the class paths are there.
pip install --user discord
above command solves my problem, just use the "--user" flag
I fixed my particular issue by installing directly to the interpreter. Go to settings and hit the "+" below the in-use interpreter then search for the package and install. I believe I'm having the issue in the first place because I didn't set up with my interpreter correctly with my venv (not exactly sure, but this fixed it).
I was having issues with djangorestframework-simplejwt because it was the first package I hadn't installed to this interpreter from previous projects before starting the current one, but should work for any other package that isn't showing as imported. To reiterate though I think this is a workaround that doesn't solve the setup issue causing this.
If you are having issues with the underlying (i.e. pycharm's languge server) mark everything as root and create a new project. See details: https://stackoverflow.com/a/73418320/1601580 this seems to happy to me only when I install packages as in editable mode with pip (i.e. pip install -e . or conda develop). Details: https://stackoverflow.com/a/73418320/1601580
--WINDOWS--
if using Pycharm GUI package installer works fine for installing packages for your virtual environment but you cannot do the same in the terminal,
this is because you did not setup virtual env in your terminal, instead, your terminal uses Power Shell which doesn't use your virtual env
there should be (venv) before you're command line as shown instead of (PS)
if you have (PS), this means your terminal is using Power Shell instead of cmd
to fix this, click on the down arrow and select the command prompt
select command prompt
now you will get (venv) and just type pip install #package name# and the package will be added to your virtual environment
On windows I had to cd into the venv folder and then cd into the scripts folder, then pip install module started to work
cd venv
cd scripts
pip install module
instead of running pip install in the terminal -> local use terminal -> command prompt
see below image
pycharm_command_prompt_image
In your pycharm terminal run pip/pip3 install package_name