Could not find module plxscripting

Question

Using visual studio 2019 and added a new python environment with the path "C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Geotechnical\PLAXIS Python Distribution\01.00\python". The plxscripting folder exists within the Lib folder but does not appear on the list of imported packages meaning code is unable to run. Is there something I am missing?

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Accepted Answer

Dear Iman, 
 I am not sure what the configuration for the Python interpreter is in your Visual Studio 2019. I am aware that in various IDEs you can configure that so that the Python distribution from PLAXIS is used so there should be no issue with the plxscripting or other required modules by PLAXIS. 
 I have found online instructions for the following but something similar should be possible for Visual Studio, too: 
 
 stackoverflow.com/.../how-to-change-python-version-in-anaconda-spyder 
 https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-change-the-Python-version-in-Spider 
 
 Another option is to use the added feature in PLAXIS which allows you to configure PLAXIS to use a custom Python distribution. As you can see in the screenshot below there is an option to install the necessary modules: 
 
 This option is available under Expert > Python menu. If you do not see this option, try upgrading to our latest version PLAXIS CONNECT Edition V20.04 for this new feature. 
 Note that using your custom Python distribution might cause conflicts with the components we provide for PLAXIS. Currently, PLAXIS CONNECT Edition V20.04 uses Python 3.7.4, so if your custom Python version is different some modules might give errors. 
 We recommend using our Python distribution or at least the same Python version with the installed components. 
 You can always reach us by submitting a service request: https://apps.bentley.com/srmanager/ProductSupport

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Answer

Hello Nam, 
 It seems that you may have started PLAXIS as a local user without permission to make changes. 
 We explain this procedure here: https://communities.bentley.com/products/geotech-analysis/w/plaxis-soilvision-wiki/51822/how-to-install-additional-python-modules-in-plaxis 
 - Start the PLAXIS Input as administrator from Windows Start menu. This is important in order to have proper rights to proceed with installing/updating any Python modules in the local Python directory.