topic Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance in Python Questions

ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

curtvprice — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:35:47 GMT

In ArcMap when I set the Python script editor to Notepad++ (C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\notepad++.exe) and open a script tool from a toolbox in Catalog with right click > edit, the currently open notepad++ opens a new tab in the existing notepad++ instance.

HOWEVER, in Pro 2.5, Pro opens a new instance instead of using the existing one.

Note the two instances of Notepad++ below (two windows):

Not such a big deal for notepad++ because it launches so fast, but I really like Wing and it's really slow if I have to launch it each time I edit.

Is this because my Notepad++ is 32 bit? Or is this symptom of the multi threaded nature of Pro?

Update Submitted to support Esri Case #02595592 - ArcGIS Pro editor opens in new instance

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

DanPatterson — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:48:55 GMT

Did you try the 64-bit version

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

curtvprice — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:55:01 GMT

Yes. Did not help.

I downloaded the 64 bit version of NotePad++

Opened Notepad++ x64.

Opened Pro, went to backstage. Set the 64 bit version to be the editor in Pro

Then in the Catalog window I right-click > Edit a script in a toolbox I get a new instance of NotePad++ x64, does not open a new tab in the editor like ArcMap does.

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

DanPatterson — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:44:42 GMT

Open two instances of Notepad++ - Super User

plus many more on Dr Google search using 'notepad++ new instance'

Sounds like it isn't the default behaviour if your settings are like this

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

curtvprice — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:19:27 GMT

Why does this work in ArcMap but not in Pro without any special settings?

UPDATE Note, this did not help. I made the setting, still getting new instances.

Dan, have you actually tested this and gotten it to work or are you just posting me links?

I am going to ask tech support and report back.

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

DanPatterson — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:36:18 GMT

I use Spyder and haven't used ArcMap in years... just looking for possible checks....

I will cease then

I do know that when I open a *.py it doesn't launch a new instance, but I use it as a text editor and not a python ide

Re: ArcGIS Pro script tool editor opens in new instance

NikolasDingus — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:54:11 GMT

Hi Curtis, I tested the workflow you gave above and was able to reproduce the issue. I am not sure if this is something expected or perhaps an equivalency bug, but I'll own your case Support side and we can go from there!