Simply create a file in a windows directory using Python

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All I want to do is create a file (doesn't matter the extension) in a windows directory using Python.

I cannot find any reference to this specific function anywhere currently.

Russley Shaw · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-10 20:18:41Z

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open(filename, "w") might be what you're looking for. The "w" argument means write and will create that file if it doesnt already exist. If it does exist, it will overwrite the contents if written to. Python I/O Documentation

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Yogwhatup Over a year ago

THIS IS IT - THANK YOU!!!!! Waiting the 10 min so I can make sure I mark this as the answer :)

Chris · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-10 20:18:19Z

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You would use write() for this, using a file name that you haven't used before.

http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/file_write.htm

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Chris Over a year ago

a better explanation is here: stackoverflow.com/questions/18533621/…

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