Open the Python Console and write something to print: You are now ready to write your first code. To get started in your new project, right-click on your project folder to create a new Python file: We recommend, at least fpr simple test projects and if you are an inexperienced Python user, to select the option "Existing interpreter": You can decide whether you wish to set up a new virtual environment or simply run it using the existing standard library. Now, hit OK and you are ready to make your first project! Click to open a new project. Here, make sure to go to "System Interpreter" and then select the Python.exe of the just installed Python version on the C: drive: Here, navigate to "Project Interpreter" and hit the dropdown to select the interpreter for P圜harm: Simply skip this:īefore creating a new project, make sure to do the following to connect your P圜harm application to the installed Python engine.
#SETUP PYCHARM INSTALL#
When opening P圜harm for the first time, you are prompted with the options to install additional functionality.
When the installation is complete, simply select to "Do not import settings":Ĭonfigure P圜harm and create your first project This will require you to restart your PC to complete the installation. Selecting the option to add launchers dir to the PATH is very important.
An alternative is P圜harm, one of the most popular Python IDEs that will assist you in writing your Python code, install additional modules, and much more.
#SETUP PYCHARM CODE#
We recommend installing and using the highly popular and completely free Visual Studio Code developed by Microsoft. After installing Python on your PC, we recommend that you install either an integrated development environment (IDE) or a strong text editor to write and manage your Python code.