Compiler Window Guide

A .py file is source code. A Windows EXE is a packaged executable generated by a build tool such as PyInstaller.

• pyIDE provides a helper interface around PyInstaller.
• It does not replace understanding your script dependencies.

PyInstaller must be installed in the selected Python environment before the helper can build an EXE.

• Install missing modules before building.
• Use the interpreter that contains your dependencies.

Select a Python script, start the build, and read the build output.

• Build output explains progress and failures.
• Generated files are usually placed in PyInstaller output folders.

Build failures often involve missing modules, dependency problems, or paths containing spaces.

• Check traceback and PyInstaller output.
• Avoid inventing unverified build options.
• Antivirus false positives can happen with packaged EXE files; review cautiously.