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Bug

When attempting to edit a script tool in ArcGIS Pro, the underlying Python script opens in Notepad instead of IDLE.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178804
SubmittedAugust 18, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 25, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.2
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2019 64 Bit
StatusIn Review

Workaround

Set the Script Editor in ArcGIS Pro to the 'idle.py' file within the active Python environment. The workflow to do this is referenced below:

  1. Go to ArcGIS Pro's Settings pane, which is accessed by either clicking the Project tab inside of an ArcGIS Pro project or clicking the Settings side tab in ArcGIS Pro's home page.
  2. In the list of side tabs, click Options. 
  3. In the Options dialog box, click the Geoprocessing side tab.
  4. Next to the Script Editor setting, click the 'Browse..' button (which looks like an open file) to open the 'Select your script editor' dialog box.
  5. In the 'Select your script editor' dialog box, navigate to the location of the 'idle.py' file in the active Python environment, select that 'idle.py' file, and click OK.
  6. In the Options dialog box, click OK to apply the Script Editor change and close the Options dialog box.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178804

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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