The Jython Editor is also integrated with the WebSphere® Administrative Script Launcher and Debugger tools, so you can, run and debug script files directly from the editor.
The Jython editor has many text editing features, such as syntax highlighting, unlimited undo or redo, and automatic tab indentation. When you tag a comment in a Jython script with "#TODO", the editor automatically creates a corresponding task as a reminder in the Tasks view. Then, if you open the task later, the editor automatically synchronizes to that TODO entry in the script source. Other helpful features are content assist and tips which provides a list of acceptable continuations depending on where the cursor is located in a Jython script file, or what you have just typed.
Restriction: The Jython editor is not integrated to a compiler. As a result, the Jython editor does not perform syntax verification on your scripts.
Associated with the Jython editor is a Jython-specific Outline view. The Outline view displays an outline of a Jython file that is currently open in the editor and lists its structural control blocks.
Jython element | Icon | Description |
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Class | ![]() |
A model or template that can be used to create objects with a common definition and common properties, operations, and behavior. |
Global function | ![]() |
The scope of the function is global and is intended for use by other scripts. |
Internal function | ![]() |
The scope of the function is local and only intended for use within the script, and not by other scripts. |
Loop statement | ![]() |
The loop statement icon is displayed in the Outline
view when a looping statement is defined in the Jython Editor, such as while or for.
Beside the loop statement icon, ![]() |