python - Running a module from the pycharm console

Question

I'm new to python and pycharm and I'd like to run a module from the pycharm console in the same way as you can from IDLE, if it's possible.

The idea is to create simple functions and test them "live" using the console.

...how do you do that in pycharm?

Answer 1

Running python scripts using pycharm is pretty straightforward, quote from docs:

To run a script with a temporary run/debug configuration Open the desired script in the editor, or select it in the Project tool window. Choose Run on the context menu, or press Ctrl+Shift+F10. So doing, a temporary run/debug configuration is created on-the-fly.

Besides there is a "Python Console" available in pycharm: see documentation.

UPD: Here's an example.

Imagine you have a python module called test_module.py:

def a(*args, **kwargs):
    print "I'm function a"

def b(*args, **kwargs):
    print "I'm function b"

Then, in pycharm's "Python Console" you can do this:

>>> from test_module import *
>>> a()
I'm function a
>>> b()
I'm function b

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If you need to execute a part of an existing code, you can use the Execute Selection in Console feature: select the code snippet -> right click -> "Execute Selection in Console".