New to python

I just downloaded that ActiveState Python. I was wondering if there is a way I can just enter my code in a separate window(like Visual Basic's code editor) and have the program run in it's own window, instead of that interactive business where you see your typed code and the output.

Python has two kinds of windows.The first is the interactive one where you can write your code and execute the programm and see the output - it's called "Python Shell".
The second one is a simple window where you only can write your code. You can open it simply with the menu:File -> New Window. Here you can write your code then save your programm and then go to the menu like this:Edit -> Run Skript. The Output is generated in a seperate window.