Development

To set up a Python virtual environment in a folder called openplc and name it test_env, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the openplc folder: Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to create the openplc folder.

   mkdir openplc
   cd openplc

2. Create the virtual environment: Use Python’s venv module to create a virtual environment named test_env.

   python -m venv env

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     env\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS/Linux:

     source ./env/bin/activate

bin/activate ```

4. Verify that the environment is active: You can check if the virtual environment is activated by running:

   which python  # macOS/Linux
   where python  # Windows

   The output should point to the test_env directory.

Now you have successfully set up and activated a Python environment called test_env inside the openplc folder. You can install packages and develop your project within this isolated environment.

To deactivate (disable) a Python virtual environment, follow these steps based on your operating system: Simply run the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

deactivate

After running deactivate, your terminal will return to its normal state, and the virtual environment will no longer be active. You can now work outside of the test_env environment or activate a different one if needed.