PTVS 2.2 RC2
Pre-release
Release notes for PTVS 2.2 RC2
We’re pleased to announce the release of Python Tools 2.2 RC2 for Visual Studio. See our announcement of PTVS 2.2 Beta for some of the highlights.
Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is an open-source plug-in for Visual Studio which supports programming with the Python language. It lets you bring your own Python interpreter, including CPython, IronPython, PyPy, and more, and supports a broad range of features from editing with IntelliSense to interactive debugging, profiling, interactive REPLs with IPython, cross-platform and cross-language debugging support, and deployment to Microsoft Azure.
Downloads
| Download | Type | Size (KB) |
|---|---|---|
| Python Tools for VS 2015 | MSI | 7156KB |
| Python Tools for VS 2013 | MSI | 6852KB |
| Sample Pack | VSIX | 1612KB |
| Machine Learning Pack | VSIX | 105KB |
| WFastCGI | MSI | 912KB |
Requirements
PTVS 2.2 RC2 requires one of the following versions of Visual Studio:
- Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition
- Visual Studio Express 2013 for Desktop and Express for Web (with Update 2 or later)
- Visual Studio 2013 Professional or higher
- Visual Studio 2015 RC
You will also need to install one or more Python interpreters. See our help page for assistance choosing a version of Python if you do not already have one.
New Features for 2.2
These features are new for PTVS 2.2:
- Code snippets support
- Improved code outlining
- Improved Python environments window
- Automatic code suggestions as you type
- Debugger autos window
- Set environment variables in project settings
- Hit count breakpoints
- Task comments
- Support for Python 3.5 and new async/await syntax
Along with many bug fixes and smaller feature enhancements.
Known Issues
- #145 Mixed stdin and stdout in VS 2015 interactive window
- #406 Interactive window images do not zoom
Your feedback and suggestions are much appreciated. To report issues or to review the complete list of known issues for this release, please visit our issues page.