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diff --git a/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/common-issues.md b/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/common-issues.md index 2245553b..35041dd8 100644 --- a/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/common-issues.md +++ b/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/common-issues.md @@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ with `py`. See [this guide](../installing-and-using-python/#the-py-launcher) for - #### Are you actually getting a `ModuleNotFoundError`? If you are using a code editor such as VSCode or PyCharm you may get a squiggly line under your import saying the - module couldn't be found, it is possible that this is just an mistake by the editor, so try actually running your -so try to actually run your code the way it is to ensure that it actually errors. + module couldn't be found, it is possible that this is just an mistake by the editor, so try to actually run your + code the way it is to ensure that it actually errors. If your code runs fine, you could try restarting your editor. If you have newly installed a module it may just not have detected it yet. If that doesn't help, you may need to configure your editor to ensure it is looking for the @@ -69,7 +69,11 @@ so try to actually run your code the way it is to ensure that it actually errors This is a very common issue. When you install a module from PyPI, you will install it into a single Python environment, the one that the `pip` you invoked is part of. This could be different to the one you are running the - script from if it's using a different Python installation, or a virtual environment. + script from if it's using a different Python installation, or a [virtual environment](../installing-and-using-python/#virtual-environments). + + You can tell when you're in a virtual environment because the name of the venv folder will usually be shown in + parentheses at the start of terminal prompts. You can type `deactivate` to get out of it. + [](/static/images/content/python-on-windows/venv_prompt.png) ##### I'm using PyCharm @@ -77,6 +81,10 @@ so try to actually run your code the way it is to ensure that it actually errors > you need to make sure you also run your code through PyCharm. This also applies the other way round, if you want > to use a module in PyCharm you need to install it through PyCharm. > + > You can see the exact path of the current Python interpreter, and thus virtual environment, in PyCharm by hovering + > your mouse over the interpreter info menu on the bottom right: + > [](/static/images/content/python-on-windows/pycharm_python_path.png) + > > It's also possible to change PyCharm to use your system environment, see [their guide on configuring your > interpreter](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/configuring-python-interpreter.html) for more information. @@ -150,10 +158,11 @@ loop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read%E2%80%93eval%E2%80%93print_loop)), also you run `Python` code line by line without having to create a file. You also may have opened a Python REPL by clicking on the Python App in your Start Menu. -General commands like `pip` and `python` should be run in the normal terminal, not in the Python REPL. It usually has -`>>>` at the start of each line. To exit the REPL, type `exit()` and press enter. You should then be able to run your -commands normally, unless it was the Python App, in which case it will close completely and you'll need to open a -terminal like PowerShell or Command Prompt separately. +General commands like `pip` and `python` should be run in your computer's normal terminal, that is, directly in +something like Command Prompt or PowerShell. _Not_ in the Python REPL, which usually has `>>>` at the start of each +line. To exit the Python REPL, type `exit()` and press enter. You should then be able to run your commands normally, +unless it was the Python App, in which case it will close completely and you'll need to open a normal terminal +separately. ### I tried to uninstall Python by deleting the folder, now it doesn't work and I can't reinstall it! diff --git a/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/pycharm_python_path.png b/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/pycharm_python_path.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..9c70bcf7 --- /dev/null +++ b/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/pycharm_python_path.png diff --git a/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/venv_prompt.png b/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/venv_prompt.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..a2f18087 --- /dev/null +++ b/pydis_site/static/images/content/python-on-windows/venv_prompt.png |
