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Nir
Nir

Reputation: 1962

Open python interpreter on intellij

I'm new with python 3.3.

I'm using intellij IDEA 12.1.6.

How can I open the interpreter window, the one with the '>>>' prompt?

Thanks

Upvotes: 13

Views: 11662

Answers (4)

Arpan Saini
Arpan Saini

Reputation: 5247

Go To Tools -> Python Console

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Upvotes: 6

Eakz
Eakz

Reputation: 1

In Intellij (community edition) in terminal (I use Linux, this might differ in your case) I type python3 and it works the same way as in pycharm. With "_" as return value etc. I find this rather useful.

Upvotes: 0

user7610
user7610

Reputation: 28989

I am using IntelliJ IDEA 13.1.4 Ultimate with the JetBrains Python Plugin 3.4.135.24.

After installing the plugin and restarting the IDE, I can open the iPython console exactly the same way as in PyCharm, i.e. clicking Tools -> Run Python Console in the menu.

Another option is by selecting some code in a .py file, right clicking and choosing Execute Line/Selection in Console or pressing Alt + Shift + E. If the console has not been opened already, it will open now.

Using the console integrated in the IDE has a few advantages over running iPython alongside it, as listed at in the linked PyCharm documentation page.

Upvotes: 19

bboeckmann
bboeckmann

Reputation: 11

If you want to program python exclusively you may have a look at Intellij's little brother PyCharm. It is specifically designed for python development: http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/

Under PyCharm you can open an interactive Python session by selecting Menu->Tools->Run Python Console...

Upvotes: 1

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