Python in Notepad++

Hi Everybody,
I am new to Python and also new to Notepad++. Can any one help to code my first python program in Notepad++. I am already doing it in python interpretor, but now i was to do in Notepad++. I have already downloaded Notepad++, but still not able to run any python program in it.
I request any of you to help me start in NOtepad++ with python.
Thanks

re: Python in Notepad++

The answer to that question is in reply #7 of this thread, but I think that you will find the IDLE is sufficient for your needs for the time being and has much of the things that you will have to work on to get Notepad++ working built in. The aforementioned thread also discusses other IDE options.

re: Python in Notepad++

There is a simple way to do it.
In the Run menu, you can see options like "Lunch in firefox" and more.
These options are written in a file called shortcuts.xml, located in the folder where you installed NP++.
Open this file, and inside <UserDefinedCommands> you'll find this row:
All you need to do is copy this line and change some things. Then you'll have something like this:
(I chose Shift+F1, but you can choose any keys you like.)

Reopen NP++, and now it's easy and nice to run any python file strait from the editor.
More information on things like this in NP++: http://notepad-plus.wiki.sourceforge.net/Run

re: Python in Notepad++

thanks weightlessness for the direction, you can also try this
here i call a command line (with th /k switch so it doesn't close after execution or errors), i also add the CURRENT_WORD for if i want to add arguments (i keep some for debugging as comments in the code).

note i have python.exe in my PATH so i can call the .py file as is.

there is no easy way to edit the command once you enter it, i open %USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Notepad++\shortcuts.xml in palin notepad (keep NP++ closed while editing) and play around with the command.

re: Python in Notepad++

Or you could setup NppExec
Go to Plugins -> NppExec -> Execute (default F6, you can change this)
Type in the window:
C:\Python31\python.exe "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)"

Make sure the path to python.exe actually points to where your python.exe is :)

Click Save and save it whichever name you want it to be saved as.
And you're done. Switch between any files you like press F6 then Enter and you've compiled it!

Happy coding!