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Settings Guide

Configure pyIDE theme, autosave, recent files, autocomplete, consoles, interpreters, sessions, and persistence.

v2.0 In Development Legacy Python Release

Status

pyIDE v2.0: Public v2.0 download is not available yet.

Legacy Python Release: Legacy Python Release

Opening Settings

Open the Settings window to adjust editor and run behavior.

  • Light and dark themes are available.
  • System or automatic behavior should only be described where supported.
Autosave and recent files

Autosave can periodically save named files and recent-files limit controls how many files appear in history.

  • Untitled files need a save location.
  • Set an autosave interval that matches your workflow.
Autocomplete options

Autocomplete options control editor suggestions.

  • Jedi may enhance completion in the legacy version where installed.
External-console defaults

Choose defaults for Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, PowerShell 7, Windows Terminal, or custom terminal entries.

  • Custom terminal paths must be valid.
  • Interactive tools may require an external console.
Interpreter configuration

Select which Python interpreter pyIDE uses to run scripts and build tools.

  • The selected interpreter should contain required packages.
Configuration persistence

Legacy configuration file: pyide_config.json. pyIDE may use same-folder storage where writable and fall back under %LOCALAPPDATA%\SFT_PyIDE\.

  • Some settings may change during v2.0 development.
  • Session behavior is version-dependent.