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Is it possible to use templates when creating a scratch file in PyCharm?

I created a custom template file and I can use it from the "File"->"New..." menu option.

But I was expecting to see it also when creating a new scratch file using "File"->"New Scratch File"

Is this even possible?

(I am using PyCharm 2017.1.2)

Solution

  • I think it's not possible: each time you create a scratch file, it's created from scratch.

    Though, what's possible in order to simplify your life, is using Live Templates: you can create your own abbreviation, which can be expanded automatically to some portion of code. There are many examples in Settings -> Editor -> Live Templates so you can use them as an example.