Eclipse and PyDevΒΆ
Eclipse is an open source platform that provides an array of convenient and powerful code-editing and debugging tools. PyDev is a Python IDE that runs on top of Eclipse.
If you do not already have Eclipse and PyDev installed:
- Download Eclipse and read the Eclipse resources.
- You may need to install the latest Java JDK/JRE before installing PyDev in order for PyDev to show up in the Eclipse Preferences menu after PyDev installation.
- Install PyDev.
After you have Eclipse, PyDev, and Anaconda installed, set Anaconda Python as your default:
Open the Eclipse Preferences window:
In the PyDev list, select Interpreters, and then select Python Interpreter.
Click the New button:
In the Interpreter Name box, type
Anaconda Python
.Browse to your Anaconda Python interpreter path.
Click the OK button:
In the next window, select the folders to add to the SYSTEM python path:
Select all the folders:
Click the OK button.
The Python Interpreters window now displays Anaconda Python:
Click the OK button.
You are now ready to use Anaconda Python with your Eclipse and PyDev installation.