Open a new scratch file in PyCharm?

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In PyCharm 4.5, one of the new features is listed as "Temporary Python Scratch Files". How do I create these?

I've searched through the "New" menu and haven't been able to find it. When I select "New...", I am given the option to create permanent files.

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered May 21 '15 at 01:33

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You can create a scratch file by going to "Tools" -> "New Scratch File..."

New Scratch File Menu Option

This presents you with the "New Scratch" dialog

New Scratch File Dialog

If you are a fan of keyboard short cuts, the default for this is Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Insert.

This key combination can be modified by going to "File" -> "Settings" -> "Keymap" and searching for "Scratch"

Modify Scratch pad keyboard shortcut

answered May 21 '15 at 01:33

Andy

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It's not there in the menu for me (2017.2), but the hot key works! – Csaba Toth Sep 07 '17 at 21:05
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The "New Scratch File" option was moved to `File → New Scratch File`. (PyCharm 2017.3.3) – Stevoisiak Feb 15 '18 at 17:55

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered May 28 '15 at 13:25

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You can find any PyCharm command with Help/Find Action menu! It is really useful. enter image description here

answered May 28 '15 at 13:25

Pavel Radchenko

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 03 '18 at 07:50

I'm using PyCharm 2018.2 Community edition on Windows. Now there is an option to create a new scratch file in the context menu when you right-click your project folder as shown below:

Or just press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Insert key combination which shows an explicit context menu meant only for scratch files:

Open a new scratch file in PyCharm?

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