python - Configuring PyCharm with existing virtualenv

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I am trying to get PyCharm running using existing virtualenv setting. I have pointed my PyCharm project to python interpreter in existing virtualenv ~/.virtualenvs/myproj/ in the following path

File -> Default Settings -> Default Project -> Python Interpreter

the project runs fine but the editor is still glowing RED on packages installed as part of the virtualenv.

Any idea what I am missing?

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this was related to project structure rather than python interpreter. Adding the right content root solved it - comiventor

4 Answers

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To run PyCharm properly for your project, you need to set Python Interpreter and Python Structure correctly.

I had set Python Interpreter correctly but missed out on Python Structure.

Go to Pycharm->Preferences->your_project->Project Structure

Add the right content root

It has nothing to do with your working directory which you can set separately in your debug/run configuration

also don't forget to add environment variables you need and you should be good to go.

For Intellij Idea 2016.2, following is the path to add site-packages installed in virtualenv File -> Project Structure -> Sources -> "Use + button and add as Sources"

if hidden directory may is be visible, you may either change your view settings or copy paste the path to site-packages in virtualenv

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enter image description here Dont click on make available to all projects and it will work. Otherwise it would give error saying -- specify a different sdk name

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I did what was specified by comiventor in the accepted answer, but also had to do what Brian W commented: mark the root folder as a "Sources Root". This is done as follows:

  • Right click on your root directory
  • Look at the bottom for the option Mark Directory as
  • Choose Sources Root (the folder icon color should change from gray to blue)

That's all!

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For PyCharm 19.3

Ctrl + Alt + S or File / Settings

then

Project: your-name-project / Project Interpreter / Gear Icon / Add ...

Choose New environment

in Location:

set your path / to / venv

Finally, you should see

Project Interpreter : path / to / venv / Scripts / python.exe