On Feb 23, 5:22 pm, grobs456 <gregory.alexander.robe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I am trying to work through the tutorial at:http://docs.python.org/tutorial/ > > The issue I am facing is with regards to the discussion about > "Invoking the Interpreter" and "Executable Python Scripts". It was > rather hazy in my opinion. > > see:http://docs.python.org/tutorial/interpreter.html > > I realize I can double click on a .py file and Windows treats it as an > executable but the command prompt pops in and out so quickly that I > can't see the results of my script. > > I would prefer to follow along with the tutorial, compiling new ticks > and topics into a growing .py file, that I error check of course(in > case the same variables are used throughout the tutorial), and then > run that file to see the results as if I would have typed each line in > one at a time. This way I have something usable to refer back to for > learning purposes and for future coding projects instead of having to > rely on the tutorial itself for my reference moving forward. Any > ideas? > > Python is installed at: > C:\Python27 > > and I ran: > set path=%path%;C:\python27 > > #do i have to run the above each time I open up a session? > #Also, note that I do not see the any system environment variables > get updated when I run the above.
Greetings, I too have been learning Python on Windows in recent months. I have found using IDLE more than adequate for my purposes. When you right- click on a .py file "Edit with IDLE" is one of the options (if you have a standard Python install). Selecting "run" from IDLE opens up a Python shell and runs the script. Alternatitively, you can open IDLE directly then load your script into it. Unless you need to directly enter Windows commands at a DOS prompt, running scripts from IDLE's Python shell makes for a superior command line for Python, since it is syntax aware (e.g. helps with code indentation) and allows for easy cut-and-paste of previously typed commands. IDLE is a bit clunky compared to commerical IDEs, but is excellent for doing quick experiments. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
