How to Execute a Python File in Notepad ++ ?

Question

I prefer using notepad ++ for developing,

How do I execute the files in Python through Notepad++?

Answer 1

Here is a plugin to do this: http://magicpc.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/notepad-plugin-to-run-python-scripts/

(Scroll to the bottom of the page to download it)

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Edit:

I would go for option three.

• First option: (Not safe)

  The code opens “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore”, if the key exists it will get the path from the first child key of this key.

  Check if this key exists, and if does not, you could try creating it.

• Second option:

  Use a batch script that runs the Python script and then create a shortcut to that from Notepad++.

  As explained here: http://it-ride.blogspot.com/2009/08/notepad-and-python.html

• Third option: (The easiest one)

  Open Notepad++. On the menu go to: Run -> Run.. (F5). Type in:

  C:\Python26\python.exe "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)"
  

  Note: If you have Python 3.1: type in Python31 instead of Python26

  Now, instead of pressing run, press save to create a shortcut for it.

Answer 2

Finish coding in notepad.

open the command prompt

cd <wherever you have installed python>

python <filepath to that notepad file with your code in it>

DONE!