Adding python modules to pydev in eclipse results in import error?

Question

I have a problem getting PyDev on eclipse to recognize already installed modules. Here is my detailed approach. The machine is a Mac (Snow Leopard).

In terminal the command

python --version

shows Python 2.6.6.

import unidecode

and

from unidecode import unidecode

work both fine!

I installed PyDev in Eclipse and went to configured the python interpreter (Auto Config). I selected all the proposed packages and hit Apply and Ok.

But eclipse keeps complaining

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Users/me/Documents/workspace/myproject/python/pythontest.py", line 12, in <module>
    from unidecode import unidecode
ImportError: No module named unidecode

The python file looks like this

#!/usr/bin/env python
# encoding: utf-8


import sys
import os
from unidecode import unidecode


def main():
    print unidecode(u"Ågot Aakra")

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

When I remove the first line in the script

#!/usr/bin/env python

it results into the same error.

Does someone know where the problem lies?

if you are having more than one version of python, make sure that in pydev you are referring to the same version — Abdul Kader, May 20 '11 at 10:44
@Abdul: In the lower Box of the menu option *Python Interpreters* the modules imported seem to be python 2.6 too. At every line has python 2.6 in its path. Perhaps I should mention it is a Mac (Snow Leopard) — Aufwind, May 20 '11 at 10:53
What folder is the unidecode module stored in? Does that folder show up in the System PYTHONPATH window in Eclipse? — Stephen Terry, May 20 '11 at 13:30
@Stephen: Thanks for your hint. It helped me figuring out the solution. — Aufwind, May 20 '11 at 19:49

Aufwind · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-20T19:55:05.773

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This is the solution to my problem:

Find out the path to the folder ../site-packages/ of your corresponding python version. ( For me it was /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/lib/python2.6/site-packages/ for python 2.6 on my Mac with Snoe Leopard.)
Open eclipse preferences and go to PyDev -> Interpreter - Python.
On the left side of the lower box, click on New Folder.
Add the navigate to ../site-packages/ of your corresponding python version.
Hit open.
Hit Apply.
Hit Ok.

And you should be good to go. =)

Thanks @all particionts, who provided hints into the right direction in the comments.

edited May 20 '11 at 19:55

answered May 20 '11 at 19:48

Aufwind

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Don't forget to check there is something in there :) E.g. scipy is not installed with the default python installation – Lenka Pitonakova Apr 23 '14 at 16:12
Still works. But additionally a restart of eclipse was necessary for me. – Chris Sep 30 '14 at 13:27

picmate 涅 · Answer 2 · 2018-03-12T20:22:47.007

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You can simply add the module to the pydev path. Go to project properties (from the context menu) -> PyDev -> PYTHONPATH -> External Libraries. Depending on whether the module is in a source folder or a zip/egg file, select either Add source folder or Add zip/jar/egg. Navigate to the site-packages directory and point to the relevant file or folder (mine is: /usr/local/lib/pythonx.x/site-packages)

edited Mar 12 '18 at 20:22

answered Feb 19 '15 at 21:12

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thank you! tried so many solutions, this finally did the trick, after restarting eclipse (using python3.5 in ubuntu virtual machine) – sc28 Jan 27 '18 at 00:26

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 03 '12 at 22:15

I ran into the same problem just today. I am using pydev and had a working project with a number of sub-packages. Suddenly after having created a new module I was not able to use this module in a different package. The puzzling feature was that I could use another module in the same sub-package...

Finally after

eclipse restart
remove/add python interpreter and all site-packages
annoyed head-scratching

I deleted all compiled classes with the following script:

import os

def clean_folder(folder):
  for file in os.listdir(folder):
    path = os.path.join(folder,file)
    if os.path.isdir(path):
        clean_folder(path)

    if '.pyc' == file[-4:]:
        print 'deleting: ' + str(path)
        os.remove(path)

if __name__ == '__main__':
  folder = 'YOUR_PROJECT_SRC_PATH'
  clean_folder(folder)

and finally I can do 'actual' work :) Hope it helps somebody...

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 17 '14 at 12:05

When Eclipse gets 'lost' with respect to what packages exists on your system or in your project, from the context menu of your project, choose 'Properties' menu item, then the 'PyDev - PYTHONPATH' item in the treeview on the left of the dialog, then the 'Force restore internal info' button. Seemingly, PyDev keeps a computed cache of the info and when for any reason the cache becomes incoherent, you can force PyDev to recompute.

BitByte_Bake · Answer 5 · 2015-04-01T15:44:25.057

In my case I was not getting this error before compiling, but when I compile I got the error ImportError: No module named myant.core. I tried to add the files from PyDev-PYTHONPATH, but again I got the same error. Then I realized that I actually do not have to add the path exactly to the folder where my .py files are located. Infact I have to add the folder where myant.core is located. After doing this I did a restart when I recompiled my project again, the problem was fixed. I would share that I have:

Python 2.7 Eclipse kepler 4.3, PyDev 3.9.2 and on my ubuntu 14.04

.py files location:/${PROJECT_DIR_NAME}/src/myant/core, therefore I added /${PROJECT_DIR_NAME}/src

score 1 · Answer 6 · answered May 20 '11 at 19:07

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Try preferences > pydev > interpreter - python and removing and re-adding the python interpreter (make sure you know the path to it before you delete it), when you re-add it tick all the boxes.

answered May 20 '11 at 19:07

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I already did, that. It did not help. I found the solution on my own, but thanks, for your effort. =) – Aufwind May 20 '11 at 19:48

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Sep 06 '13 at 22:37

@Aufwind your answer above helped but didn't solve for me.

Find the path to the folder ../site-packages/ ....
Open eclipse preferences and go to PyDev -> Interpreter - Python.
On the left side of the lower box, click on New Folder. ---> here I departed from your instructions. I added the egg for the module that wasn't being recognized. Adding the site-packages folder didn't fix it.
Hit open.
Hit Apply.
Hit Ok.

And then I was good to go. =)

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered May 10 '16 at 05:58

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Open eclipse window -> preferences and go to PyDev -> Interpreter.
click on 'Check if interpreters are synchronized with environment'

This did it for me. No Eclipse restart was required.

answered May 10 '16 at 05:58

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Oct 28 '17 at 19:41

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I fixed this problem by going to the project properties -> PyDev Django and setting the Django settings module.

answered Oct 28 '17 at 19:41

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score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Feb 22 '18 at 19:53

For Oxygen 2 (I think it worked on earlier versions, too)...

Right click on project folder and select "Properties"
Select "PyDev - Interpreter/Grammar"
Click on "Click here to configure an interpreter not listed"
Select any existing interpreter from the top list of configured interpreters
A "Selection Needed" dialog should appear where you must select one or more interpreters to restore. Check all that apply
Click "Ok" and PyDev will rescan, and I assume, rebuild some internal view of your site-packages
Click "Apply and Close" to close all dialogs

To make the import error markup disappear in my code editor, I need to type a space after the offending import then save the change. The import error then disappears because PyDev can now find the offending import module.

score -1 · Answer 11 · edited Feb 12 '13 at 17:43

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Suppose your eternal module is in /.

Launch Eclipse and go to the project option. Select "PyDev-PYTHONPATH" and on the right you will see a tabbed window. Select External Libraries there. Click on Add Source Folder and select your library from the above path.

edited Feb 12 '13 at 17:43

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answered Feb 12 '13 at 10:29

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