Pycharm problem: Python Interpreter using Macbook & virtual machine

Question

Hello, I am learning to use Python in ArcGIS Pro, and have been following "Python for Everyone" course.

I encountered a problem in step 3: define the Python Interpreter. I keep getting a warning "Invalid Python SDK" (Invalid Python SDK.png).

I use Macbook and Parallels to access ArcGIS Pro, so I access Windows files from Mac by enabling 'Connected servers' item in Finder preferences > General and by creating an alias in Desktop. From there I can access the ArcGIS folder in Volumes (Select Python Interpreter Volumes.png). However, when I selected the python.exe file, there is a question mark on file indicating that the file type is unknown (pythonexe unknown type.png). After clicking OK I got the warning "Invalid Python SDK".

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to fix it! Thank you so much!

Invalid Python SDK.png

Select Python Interpreter Volumes.png

pythonexe unknown type.png

NgocPham2021 · Answer

It works! Thank you so much!

Anonymous User · Answer

Don't mix OS's and just use the Parallels emulator and the windows version of pycharm.  The mac OS pycharm is looking for mac os compatible files, and won't recognize the python.exe.