How can I run a python program in Komodo IDE like in IDLE(Python GUI) using Run Module feature?

Question

Sorry I am a Python beginner and after several months with Python(GUI) I now want to move to Komodo IDE 8.5 (Suggested by posts on this forum), but I had trouble on configuring it to proper use. The main issue is how I can run a Python program in Komodo like in IDLE(Python GUI) using Run Module (pressing F5) feature?

When I pressed F5 in Komodo IDE 8.5, I got message "No Python interpreter is available".

I am using Python 3.30. Python.exe is in this path "D:\\1_tools\\python". Komodo.exe is in this path "D:\\1_tools\\komodo_IDE"

Thanks for any kind helpers. I have searched the forum but did not get any helpful info. Thanks again.

Answer 1

There is a thread on the Komodo Community Site that discusses this exact situation. ( http://community.activestate.com/node/10113 )

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Sumarizing:

It seems that Komodo IDE defaults to using Python2 and since it can't find a Python2 interpreter, it complains.

Solution :

• For existing files, the suggested solution is to tell Komodo IDE (via "Properties and Settings" on the Editor Tab) that the file uses the Python 3 interpreter.

• If you create all new python source files using the Python3 template, the IDE will be able to run them.
  Beware: The first time you want to use the Python3 template you will have to create the new file using the menu: "File" -> "New" -> "File from Template", then select the Python 3 template.

Answer 2

Is Python on your PATH? That is, if you open a command prompt and type python by itself, does it run? In Komodo, look under Edit/Preferences/Languages/Python3 and check the configuration. If python.exe is not on your PATH you can provide the full path to it there