Python Home Directory Won't Stay Set

[jchawk14]

I have multible Python environments installed on my machine through Anaconda. When I set my home directory within Power BI to any one if the environments from Options -> Python Scripting, my selection clears after I hit 'OK'. I am also unable to set a Default Python IDE as this also clears after I hit 'OK', but this is less of a problem. My co worker has the same set up as me and he was able to get his to work by following the same steps as me.

So far I have tried closing Power BI, creating a new report, rebooting my machine, and reinstalling Power BI with no luck.

Does anyone else have this issue, or have any ideas on how to solve this? Thank you!

[Matt92]

Same problem here. I only have one distribution (3.7 RAW Python) in my C:\Python37 folder.

I choose Other, and browse the folder. Press OK. Reopen the settings and my previous settings are lost.

[srinivt]

Are you using 32-bit or 64-bit version of PBI Desktop? Also, what type of machine and OS do you have? 

[Matt92]

I'm using 64 bit PBI: Version: 2.61.5192.601 64-bit (2018. augusztus)

Just as my Windows 10 Pro OS. 

[v-jiascu-msft]

Hi All,

Did you solve this issue?

Seems all is good in my test. I would suggest you open a support ticket here.

Best Regards,

Dale

[Matt92]

Hey,

Not yet, unfortunately. I have tried everything I could. Restart computer, Power BI. Reinstall Python, reinstall Power BI.

At least is there any workaround? Like manually change the path in config file or something like this...?

I will open a ticket, as you suggested!

Matt

[v-jiascu-msft]

Thank you, Matt. 

Did you add the python path to the OS Environment Variables? Then Power BI can detect it automatically.

Best Regards,

Dale

[Matt92]

Of course, It is in my path. I use Python regularly. I made a screenshot for you, just to be sure. It is in the System variables:

Thanks,

Matt 

[v-jiascu-msft]

Thanks again, Matt.

That's weird. I would suggest you wait for the responses from the ticket.

Best Regards,

Dale

[siricher · Accepted solution]

This bug has been fixed in the next release of Power BI Desktop which should be available for download early September.

[Matt92]

Good to hear! Hope it arrives soon! 🙂 Thanks!

[v-jiascu-msft]

Hi @jchawk14,

Can you share some snapshots? I would suggest you remove and reinstall it.

Best Regards,

Dale

[jchawk14]

Sure, so the first screenshot below is where I go to set the home directory. That folder is where my Anaconda installation or python 2.7 is installed. I have the smae file path specified in my IDE, so I know that the python install works.

The second screenshot is after I hit "OK" at the bottom of the page. When I go back to options -> Python Scripting, the home directory I set is now cleared. It feels like my selection just isn't saving.

I have tried reinstalling but I still have the same issue after.

Thank you!

[Laho]

Have you tried to run Python seperatly from Power BI? 

[jchawk14]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I have and it works as intended in my IDE.

[siricher]

Could you provide the list of all Python installations on your machine (installation type, path, architecture) e.g. Miniconda, c:\miniconda3, 64 bit ?

[jchawk14]

Sure, I have 3 different python environments, all managed through Anaconda. The paths are:

• C:\apps\Anaconda3\envs\py27_dev
• C:\apps\Anaconda3\envs\py36
• C:\apps\Anaconda3\envs\py36_dev

They are all x64 installations. The difference between the 3 is the versioning and the different modules installed in each.

I have also tried setting up a fresh environment to work with in Power BI but that didn't work either.

[jchawkjr]

Have you tried removing the cartridge and blowing on it?