When setting up my Python environment, do I select a Python executable or can I select its alias on Mac/UNIX?

On the documentation page "Configure Your System to Use Python" (https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-supported-python-implementation.html), under the "Set Python Version on Mac and Linux Platforms" header, it states that I need the full path to the Python executable file. Would I be able to specify an alias field here too?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

No, specifying an alias may cause issues with your Python Interface and you should instead use the full path to the Python executable.