ESP-IDF vscode extension wrong python path problem

[zazas321]

Hello. I am installing ESP-IDF extension on my vscode and getting some problems with python path. I have installed a fresh latest python to the location:

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C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python39

When I try to install esp-idf, I get command failed error:

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Command failed: "C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe" -m pip install --no-warn-script-location  -r "c:\Users\Lukas\.vscode\extensions\espressif.esp-idf-extension-1.0.2\requirements.txt"
No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'

And the output monitor shows:

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Installing package Toolchain for Xtensa (ESP32) based on GCC
Installing zip package Toolchain for Xtensa (ESP32) based on GCC
Installing package Toolchain for Xtensa (ESP32-S2) based on GCC
Installing zip package Toolchain for Xtensa (ESP32-S2) based on GCC
Installing package Toolchain for ESP32 ULP coprocessor
Installing zip package Toolchain for ESP32 ULP coprocessor
Installing package Toolchain for ESP32-S2 ULP coprocessor
Installing zip package Toolchain for ESP32-S2 ULP coprocessor
Installing package CMake build system
Installing zip package CMake build system
Installing package OpenOCD for ESP32
Installing zip package OpenOCD for ESP32
Installing package Ninja build system
Installing zip package Ninja build system
Installing package IDF wrapper tool for Windows
Installing zip package IDF wrapper tool for Windows
Installing package Ccache (compiler cache)
Installing zip package Ccache (compiler cache)
Installing package dfu-util (Device Firmware Upgrade Utilities)
Installing zip package dfu-util (Device Firmware Upgrade Utilities)

Installing ESP-IDF extension python packages in C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe ...


No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'
Command failed: "C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe" -m pip install --no-warn-script-location  -r "c:\Users\Lukas\.vscode\extensions\espressif.esp-idf-extension-1.0.2\requirements.txt"
No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'
Command failed: "C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe" -m pip install --no-warn-script-location  -r "c:\Users\Lukas\.vscode\extensions\espressif.esp-idf-extension-1.0.2\requirements.txt"
No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'

It seems like it is looking for python in :

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'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9

Which is a different location to where I have installed my python.


I have double checked the python location that is set for the esp-idf installation and it is set to the correct location:

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C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python39\python.exe

https://ibb.co/ZGKdYMW


I have also checked the settings.json file and the path also seems correct

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{
    "idf.espIdfPathWin": "C:\\Users\\Lukas\\esp\\esp-idf",
    "idf.pythonBinPathWin": "C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\python_env\\idf4.2_py3.9_env\\Scripts\\python.exe",
    "idf.customExtraPaths": "C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\xtensa-esp32-elf\\esp-2020r3-8.4.0\\xtensa-esp32-elf\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\xtensa-esp32s2-elf\\esp-2020r3-8.4.0\\xtensa-esp32s2-elf\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\esp32ulp-elf\\2.28.51-esp-20191205\\esp32ulp-elf-binutils\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\esp32s2ulp-elf\\2.28.51-esp-20191205\\esp32s2ulp-elf-binutils\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\cmake\\3.16.4\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\openocd-esp32\\v0.10.0-esp32-20200709\\openocd-esp32\\bin;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\ninja\\1.10.0;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\idf-exe\\1.0.1;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\ccache\\3.7;C:\\Users\\Lukas\\.espressif\\tools\\dfu-util\\0.9\\dfu-util-0.9-win64",
    "idf.customExtraVars": "{\"OPENOCD_SCRIPTS\":\"C:\\\\Users\\\\Lukas\\\\.espressif\\\\tools\\\\openocd-esp32\\\\v0.10.0-esp32-20200709/openocd-esp32/share/openocd/scripts\",\"IDF_CCACHE_ENABLE\":\"1\"}",
    "workbench.iconTheme": "vscode-icons",
    "workbench.editor.untitled.hint": "hidden",
    "workbench.editorAssociations": [
        {
            "viewType": "jupyter.notebook.ipynb",
            "filenamePattern": "*.ipynb"
        }
    ],
    "python.pythonPath": "C:\\Users\\Lukas\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python39\\python.exe",
    "idf.openOcdConfigs": [
        
        "interface/ftdi/esp32_devkitj_v1.cfg",
        "board/esp32-wrover.cfg"
    ]
}

Appreciate any help.

[ESP_bignacio]

What is the content of your system environment PATH ?

Are you running the extension setup in Visual Studio Code with an open directory that has a `.vscode/settings.json` ? It could be overriding the values in your global settings.

Was C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe created with C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe ? Virtual environments are not completely stand alone as discussed here

Maybe delete this virtual environment entirely and run the extension setup again.

[zazas321]

Hello. Thanks for the response. Please could you clarify what you mean because I do not understand...

I simply downloaded Python from here:
https://www.python.org/downloads/

And during the installation setup it said that it is going to install Python in the following directory:

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C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python39

I have tried to reinstall Python, as well as reinstalling esp-idf extension - the issue still persists.

I do not have directory opened .vscode/settings.json when I am running my vs code.


How do I check my environment PATHS and how do I fix them for python?

[zazas321]

I have followed these simple steps to check my PATH variables (Found the steps on https://java.com/en/download/help/path.html ) :


Windows
Windows 10 and Windows 8
1.In Search, search for and then select: System (Control Panel)
2.Click the Advanced system settings link.
3.Click Environment Variables. In the section System Variables find the PATH environment variable and select it. Click Edit. If the PATH environment variable does not exist, click New.
4.In the Edit System Variable (or New System Variable) window, specify the value of the PATH environment variable. Click OK. Close all remaining windows by clicking OK.
5.Reopen Command prompt window, and run your java code.


My environment path looks like ( Adding a screenshot below):
https://ibb.co/wWcbfp4


From what I have been able to discover, this path with Microsoft/windowsapps is default when you download the Python from the Windows Microsoft store. Perhaps I had done it years ago. Now, I have installed it from the official Python website.. I am new to all these environment PATHS and dont realy understand how they work. Do I need to manually add the path of my python there?

[zazas321]

I have added a Path to user environment variables:
https://ibb.co/PjHcLkF

And proceeded with reinstalling the esp-idf, unfortunately, same issue persists:

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Installing ESP-IDF extension python packages in C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe ...


No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'
Command failed: "C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe" -m pip install --no-warn-script-location  -r "c:\Users\Lukas\.vscode\extensions\espressif.esp-idf-extension-1.0.2\requirements.txt"
No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'
Command failed: "C:\Users\Lukas\.espressif\python_env\idf4.2_py3.9_env\Scripts\python.exe" -m pip install --no-warn-script-location  -r "c:\Users\Lukas\.vscode\extensions\espressif.esp-idf-extension-1.0.2\requirements.txt"
No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe'

I really dont know how to debug this issue as I do not know how this extension determines where to look for python. Why does it think that my python should be located at No Python at 'C:\Users\Lukas\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation ? Is this destination set somewhere in my VSCode settings or esp-idf settings? How do I clear this destination

[Baldhead]

Hi @zazas321,

You solve your problem ?

I have a similar problem at: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=36951