Interactive python shell?

dijerydack · Post by **dijerydack** » Sun May 26, 2013 9:59 am

I am coming from learning to program Python with IDLE. It's a handy IDE for learning in but now I am getting into some heavier duty object orientated stuff I need a more integrated IDE. That is what brings me to Zeus.

What I am missing though is the interactive python shell that IDLE provides. I know I can open a DOS shell which defaults to my python directory and then load python.exe from there. But can I set it up so that when I open a shell it loads the python shell by default? I tried setting it up in tools but it just opened a blank window with a cursor blinking in it.

Post by **jussij** » Mon May 27, 2013 1:09 am

In case you missed this, Zeus has is the ability to run the current Python file and capture the output.

Open a Python file and using the Macros, Execute 'file' script (found at the bottom of the menu) or click on that item using the Macros tab on the left.

That will run the current file and capture the output.

I tried setting it up in tools but it just opened a blank window with a cursor blinking in it.

To setup the Python IDLE edit the Python Doucment Type and in the Tools section add the following tool:

Select Excutable Option
Menu Text: Python IDLE ('$f')
Program Name: C:\Python33\py.exe
Arguments: "$fn"
Select Run Normal
Turn off Capture Standard Output
Turn off Capture Standard Error

You can then run the IDLE via the Tools menu or the Tools tab on the left.

To run the Python IDLE without a file just change the Arguments above to be blank.

Cheers Jussi

dijerydack · Post by **dijerydack** » Mon May 27, 2013 3:12 pm

Thanks very much for your instructions. You've been very helpful indeed! I will (hopefully) stop asking so many questions now.

Post by **jussij** » Mon May 27, 2013 11:17 pm

I will (hopefully) stop asking so many questions now.

Feel free to keep asking

Until you get used to it, Zeus can feel a little hard to configure and asking question on the the forum is a good way to learn.

On the topic of learning Zeus I would also recommend reading some of the posts in this part of the forum:

http://www.zeusedit.com/zforum/viewforum.php?f=5

Cheers Jussi