PIP install and Python path

Question

I am using pip install on a mac to get my python requirements for a django website. I got pip from MacPorts ``` port install pip-2.7 ``` Now the problem is the pip installs the packages in a location which is not in my python sys.path. I just copied this bogus location ``` /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/) ``` to a location present in my sys.path ``` /Library/Python/2.7/) ``` Of course this worked ok, but I will use pip in the future so I need a persistent solution. The question is how can I alter my sys.path to recognize that crap location or how do I tell pip to install dependencies somewhere else ?

Accepted Answer

After a few attempts, setting the PYTHONPATH environmental var worked.

Best way to achieve this is to add the following to the ~/.bash_profile:

```
export PYTHONPATH=<bogus path here>
```

Don't forget to open a new terminal after changing.

PIP install and Python path

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