Editing Jython script files

The Jython editor is the tool for editing Jython scripts. 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.

The Jython Editor extends the basic text editor. If you change the preferences for the basic text editor, your changes are automatically applied to all other editors that are based on it. Click Window > Preferences > General > Editors > Text Editors page.

We recommend working in the Resource perspective when you are developing Jython script files. The views that appear by default in this perspective (such as the Outline view) help facilitate Jython development.

Restriction: The Jython editor is not integrated to a compiler. As a result, the Jython editor does not perform syntax verification on your scripts.

Prerequisites
To open a Jython script file in the Jython editor:
  1. In Navigator view, expand the Jython project that contains the Jython script file you want to edit.
  2. Right-click the Jython script file you want to edit.
  3. In the pop-up menu, select Open With > Jython Editor.
Now, you can perform the following editing tasks using the Jython Editor:
Related concepts
Jython Editor
Related reference
Scripting: Resources for learning

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