How can I configure Geany to compile and run my Python programs?

Question

Under the Build menu, I can see \'Execute\' option, but it is greyed out.

The only option available is \'Set Includes and Arguments\'. When I click that both fields

Answer 1

You need to set the path variables in the beginning. Or you need to set the variables in Build → set build commands.

This video can give you good clarity:

Install Geany for Python

Your compile path is looking fine. But in the execution path, give the full path of your python.exe. In my case it is...

C:\python27\python "%f"

Answer 2

1. Find the Python console path.

2. Now set the environment variable

Answer 3

Also don’t forget to set the “KeyBinding”, i.e., the keyboard shortcut-key (single or combination) you press to activate “Run, Execute, Compile, Save, Find, Print, etc...

To do so;

Menu Edit → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts.

Here you can choose/change any Key/s to map to any action you want.

Why? Because some other Linux program might have been overridden, or might have taken the default Geany assigned map keys.

Answer 4

I had the same problem and found the following solution:

In the 'Build Options' dialogue, click on '_Execute' at the bottom of the dialogue and the _execute options become editable.

I put the full path name to my Python install in there (C:\Python27\python %F) or (C:\Python32\python %F) and it seems to work just fine.

Answer 5

I don't need to configure anything in Geany. I just hit F5 and the current module is executed.

Are you sure that your file is recognized as a Python source file? Which version of Geany are you using (I am using the SVN version, which is pretty stable; damn, it's rock solid stable ;-))? I have a slightly more developed configuration for Python compilation in my version, but the commands are the same and it works very well.

Answer 6

For some unknown reason a new installed Geany at Ubuntu 19.04 (Disco Dingo) had python "%f" at Build → Set Build Commands → Execute default settings.

I solved a similar issue with python3 "%f" instead.