how to associate the IDLE editor using ArcGIS v10.1

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11-23-2012 12:54 PM
karlkliparchuk
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With ArcGIS v10, when I selected to edit a py script in ArcMap my IDLE editor would open.  Now in 10.1 when I select to edit my py script, I get NotePad.  Can someone advise me how to associate the IDLE editor with my py script in ArcMap?  Thanks.

UPDATE:
In the Geoprocessing Options window, you need to select the editor located on your computer.
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MikeHunter
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In Arcmap, go to Geoprocessing on the top menu bar, and then choose Geoprocessing options.  Down where it says Script Tool Editor/Debugger, in the slot that says Editor, put in the full path to idle.pyw.  On my machine, it is "C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.1\Lib\idlelib\idle.pyw"  It will probably be similar on yours.

good luck
Mike
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