Adding a Python Plug in to Eclipse IDE

[mellinda_pereira]

For developers who want to practice Python and play around coding  some simple sample codes or trying to master Python you can integrate Python into Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment used for SAP modelling, Java developers, C developers etc.

So lets follow the below steps:

Download the free eclipse IDE from : https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ suitable for your system configure and install the same.

Download the free Python software from : https://www.python.org/downloads/ and install the latest version

Next in Eclipse Go to Help -->Install Software--> Provide the link : http://www.pydev.org/updates

Uncheck all the below options and select PyDev for Eclipse click Next and again select PyDev for Eclipse and then accept the License agreement

It will then download the PyDev plug in to the eclipse

Next you will see a Python perspective added in Eclipse

Next we will create a new project for Python, Right Click in Project area New --> Other

Select Python project

Next give Project a name and the click on the link click here to configure Interpreter

Next we need to select the python installation path from your computer select new and then point it to the location where python.exe is saved

Next click Apply and apply and close

Next select the python version and the interpreter name you gave in the above step

Click next and finish and  you will see a Python project created

Next we will create a PyDev Module  and start writing our first code

Select Empty template

Save the file and then click Run as -->Python Run

There it is Python Integrated in Eclipse IDE

Happy Python Coding as an SAP Developer

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