How To Install Python Plugin For Eclipse
Posted By: Mr. NeedInstructions ; Category: Computer, Internet & Information Technology; December 15, 2010
Author Harshit; Tags: Python Plugin, Python, install, Eclipse;
Here is a step by step instruction on how you can install Python Plugin for Eclipse using Pydev plugin.
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The plugin which I use to develop Python programs on Eclipse is Pydev. It’s a free plugin and can be downloaded from here

http://pydev.org/download.html
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Run and Install the Pydev.exe. Please follow the step by step instructions given when double clicking the Pydev.exe.
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Once the Pydev is installed open eclipse
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Goto Window -> Preferences -> Pydev -> Interpreter Python
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Click on the New Button
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Select the path where the “python.exe” is present and click on OK
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If the path is successfully found the screen should look like this
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Select the path where the “python.exe” is present and click on OK
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If the path is successfully found the screen should look like this
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Click on OK. Now goto Window -> Open Perspective
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Select the Pydev perspective , which means the plugin is successfully configured and you are ready to write the first program.
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Goto File -> New -> PyDevProject
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After Click on Finish , the project appear is “PyDev Package Explorer”.
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Right Click on src -> New -> PyDev Module
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Enter the name of program and click on Finish.
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The screen should appear as follows
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Instead of "pass" write

print 'Hello World'
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Run the program with the play button as a normal java program runs.
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Check the console screen to see "Hello World"
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