From 1821056002e91ba3f7901393f49cfa08da9ecb76 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Kurt B. Kaiser" Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 03:51:27 +0000 Subject: Updated for IDLEfork re-integration --- Lib/idlelib/README.txt | 70 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) (limited to 'Lib/idlelib/README.txt') diff --git a/Lib/idlelib/README.txt b/Lib/idlelib/README.txt index 575245b8ca..df0b7b8b4b 100644 --- a/Lib/idlelib/README.txt +++ b/Lib/idlelib/README.txt @@ -1,38 +1,58 @@ -IDLEfork README -=============== +IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment. -IDLEfork is an official experimental fork of Python's Integrated DeveLopment -Environment, IDLE. The biggest change is to execute Python code in a separate -process, which is /restarted/ for each Run (F5) initiated from an editor -window. This enhancement of IDLE has often been requested, and is now finally -available, complete with the IDLE debugger. The magic "reload/import *" -incantations are no longer required when editing/testing a module two or three -steps down the import chain. +IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface. +Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that +IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code. -It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code with a control-c, even on -Windows. +IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing, +and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion. -There is also a new GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select -fonts, colors, keybindings, and startup options. There is new feature where -the user can specify additional help sources, either locally or on the web. +The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through +multiple files. Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to +code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding. -IDLEfork will be merged back into the Python distribution in the near future -(probably 2.3), replacing the current version of IDLE. +There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall. -For information on this release, refer to NEWS.txt +IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each +Run (F5) initiated from an editor window. The environment can also be +restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE. -If you find bugs let us know about them by using the IDLEfork Bug Tracker. See -the IDLEfork home page at +This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available. The +magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and +testing a module two or three steps down the import chain. -http://idlefork.sourceforge.net +It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows. -for details. Patches are always appreciated at the IDLEfork Patch Tracker, and -Change Requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker at +Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run +IDLE in a single process. -https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=9579&atid=359579 +IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call +stack visibility. + +There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts, +colors, keybindings, and startup options. This facility includes a feature +which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on +the web. + +IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl) +and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows. + +IDLE accepts command line arguments. Try idle -h to see the options. + + +If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the +Python Bug Tracker: + +http://sourceforge.net/projects/python + +Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change +requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker. + +For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home +page at + +http://www.python.org/idle/ There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org. You can join at http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev - -Thanks for trying IDLEfork. -- cgit v1.2.1