PyCharm debug console not working

Question

I can run the debugger and put breakpoints to active the console but it appears as if the console doesn't pick up the code I am entering.

I can just type anything but I don't get any ouput,

a=2 print(a) sfgsmk ..g.bbcvdgdggh 

Any ideas how I can get the debug console to run the code I am typing and how to get it to show output.

I am using Community Edition 2017.1.4

Answer 1

Click on the button Show Python Prompt.

In order to have the prompt automatically appear, go to Preferences>Build, Execution, Deployment>Console> check Always show debug console