VS Code move to next line on run ctrl + enter

Question

I'm new to VS Code and running code into the python interactive window using Ctrl + enter. I would like the cursor to move to the next line automatically so I can go through the code line-by-line.

Can this be done?

Answer 1

As explained in this blog post, here is how you can make VS Code run code selections using Ctrl + enter and move to next line:

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# 1. Install extension "macros" in Visual Code
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# Hit View on top menu
# Search for extension named "macros" (by geddski)
# Install "macros" extension
#
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# 2. Add code below to keybindings.json
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# Hit <Crtl> + <Shift> + <P>
# Enter in search bar: JSON
# Select Open keyboard shortcuts
#
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{
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.pythonExecSelectionAndCursorDown",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && editorLangId == 'python'"
    }


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# 3. Add code below to settings.json
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# Hit <Crtl> + <Shift> + <P>
# Enter in search bar: JSON
# Select Open settings 
#
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"macros": {  // Note: this requires macros extension by publisher:"geddski" 
        "pythonExecSelectionAndCursorDown": [
            "python.execSelectionInTerminal", 
            "cursorDown" 
        ]
    }

Answer 2

The framework suggested by P.Marres works for me on the "run and down" part, but it sends commands to the terminal. The below setting helped me to run a .py file "line and down" in the interactive window.

prerequisite:

• The macros extension by publisher:"geddski"
• The Jupyter extension (installed by default with the Python extension, replacing the older python.datascience)

In keybindings.json, include:

[
    {
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.pythonExecSelectionAndCursorDown",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && editorLangId == 'python'"
    },
    {
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.jupyterExeSelThenCursorDown",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && isWorkspaceTrusted && jupyter.ownsSelection && !findInputFocussed && !notebookEditorFocused && !replaceInputFocussed && editorLangId == 'python'"
    },
    {
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.pythonExecSelectionAndCursorDown",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && !findInputFocussed && !jupyter.ownsSelection && !notebookEditorFocused && !replaceInputFocussed && editorLangId == 'python'"
    },
    {
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.jupyterRunCellThenCursorDown",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && isWorkspaceTrusted && jupyter.hascodecells && !editorHasSelection && !notebookEditorFocused"
    },
    {
        "key": "ctrl+enter",
        "command": "macros.interactiveExe",
        "when": "resourceScheme == 'vscode-interactive'"
    }
]

In settings.json include:

"macros": {  
        "pythonExecSelectionAndCursorDown": [
            "python.execSelectionInTerminal",
            "cursorDown"
        ],
        "jupyterExeSelThenCursorDown":[
            "jupyter.execSelectionInteractive",
            "cursorDown"
        ],
        "jupyterRunCellThenCursorDown":[
            "jupyter.runcurrentcelladvance",
            "cursorDown"
        ],
        "interactiveExe":[
            "interactive.execute",
            "cursorDown"
        ]
    }