External editor

1. Switching to external editor

To switch the editor, go to: FILE → Options → General → Configurations.

Settings

2. Visual Studio Code Extension

We also offer an extension for Visual Studio Code. To install it:

  • Open the Extensions view in VS Code.
  • Search for "VC Python Tools".

VS_Code_Extension

3. IntelliSense

The extension provides autocomplete suggestions to assist with script writing.

VS_Code_Autocomplete

Tooltips display helpful information about functions and parameters.

VS_Code_Autocomplete

In some cases, IntelliSense may not detect the data type of an object. You can manually specify the type if needed.

VS_Code_Autocomplete

4. Python 2 → Python 3 Conversion

The extension can detect Python 2 code and offer conversion tips to help you migrate to Python 3.

VS_Code_Autocomplete