Example Activity

Use the example activity provided as an experience to become familiar with the workspaces in the Python App.

• Create a new program from the File Manager
• Write the program in the Editor
• Execute the program in the Shell in the Python App.

For more about Python programming on your CE, please see resources for
TI-84 Plus CE Python.

Getting Started:

• Run the Python App.

Note: Actual screens may vary slightly from provided images.

 

Enter new program name from File Manager.

• Press q ([New]) to create a new program.

New File Name Entry

• The example program will be PRINT. Enter the program name and press s ([Ok]).
• Notice the cursor is in ALPHA lock. Always enter a program name following the given rules on the screen.

TIp: If the cursor is not in ALPHA lock, press y ƒ ƒ for upper case letters.

Enter program as shown.

TIp: App provides quick entry! Always watch the cursor state as you enter your program!

Alphabet characters on Keypad

ƒ toggles the insert cursor state in the Editor and Shell.

_ non-alpha

a lower case alpha

A upper case ALPHA

Where is the equal sign?

Press ¿ when the cursor is _.

Where are these located?
input()
print()

[Fns…] I/O

1:print()

2:input()

Where is double quote?

ƒ [ “ ]

Where are ( and )?

Use keypad when cursor is _.

 

Try-It![a A #] and yN also are helpers for quick entry as needed!

Execute the program PRINT

• From the Editor, press r ([Run]) to execute your program in the Shell.
• Enter your name at the “What is your name?” prompt.
• Output displays “HELLO” with your name.

Note: At the Shell prompt >>>, you can execute a command, such as 2+3. If you use any method from math, random, or other available modules, be sure to execute an import module statement first as in any Python coding environment.

Shell cursor

state indicator.

 

Input your name.

Output of

PRINT displays.