[Python-ideas] cd statement?

[Arnaud Delobelle]

2009/3/10 Sturla Molden <sturla at molden.no>:
>
> When working with Python interactive shell (particularly IDLE started from
> Windows start menu), one thing I miss is a cd statement. Ok, I can do
>
>>>> import os
>>>> os.setcwd('e:\\work')
>
> But I keep feeling that Matlab's cd statement is more handy:
>
>>> cd e:\work
>
> One other feature that makes Matlab's shell more handy, is the whos
> statement. It lists all variables created form the shell, types, etc. Yes it
> is possible to get all local and global names in Python/IDLE, but that is
> not the same. The variables created interactively get hidden in the clutter.
>
> IDLE also lacks a command history. If I e.g. make a typo, why do I have to
> copy and paste, instead of just hitting the arrow button?
>
> Although cosmetically, these three small things keep annoying me. :-(

Have you tried IPython?

-- 
Arnaud