ipython/ipython — Issue #1046: Searies of questions/issues?
Author: gigaimage
Created: 2011-11-26 00:08:18+00:00
State: open

I am new to IPython. Please let me know If I need to post this type of questions on user list from next time.

My system config:
Windows 7 64 bit, Python 3.2, IPython 0.12 (dev).
Installed all dependencies: PyReadline, PyQT (MSI installer), PyZMQ, pygments as per the instructions on installation web page.

I see following issues. Not sure what's wrong and where.

1. Installation never install a .bat file or desktop shortcut to launch IPython. So I use ipython3.exe from Scripts folder in PowerShell.

2. I don't know how QT console (ipython3-qtconsole.exe) looks like because it never worked.

3. I just want to have a basic understanding on how to use PASTE and CPASTE. Correct me if I am wrong.

First I copied the following code from python cookbook online to the clipboard.
random import *
randBinList = lambda n: [randint(0,1) for b in range(1,n+1)]
Next, typed %cpaste% on Ipython, so I see a ":" prompt awaits.
What's next? CTRL+V? shortcut key doesn't work. Do I use PowerShell paste menu item?

4. Didn't find Store command in %lsmagic% list? No longer there in 0.12?

On a side note: I followed Jeff's tutorial (http://showmedo.com/videotutorials/series?name=CnluURUTV) ,
though its bit old (v0.9), I highly recommend this to new comers, please cite this on IPython doc webpage).