To work with Python and Visual Studio, you can install Python tool for Visual Studio. PTVS is a free, open source plugin that turns VS into Python IDE. The procedure is easy to install. If you are using Anaconda, you need to setup the Anaconda environment with VS. I am working with VS 2013. From Visual Studio 2013 -> Options -> Python Tools -> Environment Options as in the pic below:
To setup Anaconda setup a new environment
Now in Python Environment you can check if VS is Refreshing DB:
The operation will take time and I advice you to drink a coffee waiting the installation to finish up.
You should have full access to your new Anaconda Environment!
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