Quickly Set Up a New Python Project in PyCharm – Step‑by‑Step Guide

This article provides a detailed, step‑by‑step guide to creating a new Python project in PyCharm and configuring its environment, including selecting the project location, choosing a Conda interpreter, creating an isolated environment, picking the Python version, and setting the Conda executable.

1. Create a New Python Project

Use PyCharm’s File → New Project… menu.

2. Configure the Environment

1. Project Location

Select the directory where the project will be stored.

2. Python Interpreter

Choose Conda as the interpreter.

3. Create Isolated Environment

Select Conda to create an isolated environment for the project (a new environment will be generated automatically).

4. Choose Python Version

Select the desired Python version.

5. Conda Executable

Point to the Conda executable located in the condabin folder of the Conda installation (different file extensions for Mac and Windows).

Relative path example: miniconda3/condabin/conda

3. Open Project in a New Window

After clicking Create, select “New Window” in the prompt.

4. Project Directory Structure

View the directory layout after the project opens.

5. Write and Run a Simple Program

Edit main.py to add your code, then click the green triangle to run.

After execution, the output “Hello World” appears.

6. PyCharm Download

The Community edition is free and sufficient for most users; the Professional edition requires a license.

Download links:

[1]

https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download

[2]

https://download-cdn.jetbrains.com/python/pycharm-community-2024.2.1-aarch64.dmg