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Use this page to define console options for the Python console.

In this section:

    Console common options

    ItemDescription
    Always show debug consoleIf this check box is selected, the debug console will be shown by default in the Debug view.
    Use IPython if availableWnen the check box is selected (by default): If IPython is installed, then IPython console will be launched.

    If the check box is not selected, then, even with the installed IPython, a Python console will be launched.

    See Also

    Language and Framework-Specific Guidelines: