env_setup.md

Make a python virtual environment (optional)

While optional, it is always recommended to install and run python modules in a discrete virtual environment. To create a new python virtual environment (venv) type the following in a terminal.

python -m venv venv

Activate virtual environment

To use your venv you need to activate it

Using powershell

(Your command prompt starts with PS) \venv\Scripts\active.ps1

Using cmd

(Your command prompt starts with C:\ where C is any letter from A-Z) \venv\Scripts\active.bat

GNU/Linux and macOS

source venv/bin/active

More information on Python virtual environments