How to access different Anaconda environments from PyCharm for coding in Python

Question

Hi all, pretty straightforward question. I have manually installed Conda along with Python 3.7 and Python 2.7 on Windows 10.

I am aware of how easy it is to change the Conda environment using the command line directly. But in PyCharm, I can only see Python 3.7 and not 2.7.

What am I missing here? Is there any simple way to select the Python environment for Anaconda?

All help appreciated!

Answer 1

Hi!

In PyCharm, you can add any number of interpreters that you desire.

To do just so, go to Settings->Project->Project Interpreter

You will be greeted with the current interpreter here as soon as you open the screen.

Look for a list which has all the names of the interpreters installed. If you find it, select it and you're good to go.

If you do not find it, then click on the little gear wheel icon on the right and select Add local.

Once you are done with this, select the directory that contains your Conda environment and use it.

Hope this helped!