Guide · Reference

Settings

Every setting, what it changes, and where Pythilo keeps it.

Open Settings with the gear at the top of the Projects screen. Settings are kept on this device.

Workspace

SettingWhat it doesDefault
File drawer sideWhich edge of the iPhone screen the file drawer slides from, and where the files button sits.Left
Swipe from the edge opens itTurn off if the swipe gets in the way of your own gestures.On
Hide status bar in the editorGives the editor the top of the screen, beside the camera.On
Code sizeThe editor's font size, 10 to 24 points.14 pt
AppearanceAutomatic follows the system; or always Light or Dark.Automatic

Git

SettingWhat it does
NameThe author name on your commits. Also set by git config user.name.
EmailThe author email on your commits. Also set by git config user.email.
HTTPS tokensHow many host tokens are stored in the Keychain. Add or replace one from the Git screen.

Shared rooms

SettingWhat it does
Your nameShown beside your cursor in rooms. Without it, Pythilo uses the first word of your Git name, or the device's name.
RelayThe relay this build uses for rooms (pythilo.com). Read only.

Python

ItemWhat it shows
VersionThe exact CPython version inside the app.
What runs hereWhat runs on the device, what iOS does not allow, and what is worth knowing. The same as What runs on iOS.
LicensesThe runtime's licences and every bundled Python package. See also Open-source licences.
Lesson progress, lab code and these settings live in the app's own storage on the device. Deleting Pythilo deletes them, together with your projects, unless the device is backed up.