How do I configure the python location?

Question

The python I want to use is located at C:\randomplace\python.

I have a dev machine that has multiple instances of python (so relying on finding python in$PATH is unreliable).

How do I configure vim to use just the before mentioned for the purpose of vim plugins etc?

Answer 1

Add the following to your vimrc:

set pythonhome=C:\randomplace\python
set pythondll=C:\randomplace\python\python27.dll

For python3 use pythonthreehome and pythonthreedll.

For this to work python dynamic support must be compiled in. The following command must print 1:

:echo has("python_dynamic")

For python3:

:echo has("python3_dynamic")

See :help python-dynamic and help for the named options.