Creating new Python function for Azure Functions in VS Code stuck on "Creating virtual environment..."

Question

I am following the instructions from Microsoft on how to create a new Python function for Azure Functions using Virtual Studio Code: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/python/tutorial-vs-code-serverless-python-02

After clicking the option to "Open in current window", VS Code seems stuck on the message:

Creating virtual environment... To skip this step in the future, modify "azureFunctions.createPythonVenv". (1/4) Source: Azure Functions (Extension)

See screenshot below:

VS Code screenshot

Any insight into what I am doing wrong or what am I missing?

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/54106071/how-to-setup-virtual-environment-for-python-in-vs-code — Sajeetharan, Dec 02 '19 at 18:41

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 02 '19 at 20:19

The following two things helped me solve this problem:

1) I selected a new folder and run the following to create a new virtual environment before clicking on creating a new project:

python -m venv venv

2) I ensured I selected the Python interpreter "Python 3.7.5 64-bit ('venv':venv)" instead of "Python 3.7.5 64-bit". See screenshot:

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