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Game/
a/
1.py
...
b/
2.py
In 2.py I want import function display from 1.py. First I keep both file in same folder there is no problem.But how to import from other location?
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@Haidro similar but i am looking for simple method(without create distutils packages).mridul– mridul2013-07-26 09:00:01 +00:00Commented Jul 26, 2013 at 9:00
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Use imp.
import imp
foo = imp.load_source('filename', 'File\Directory\filename.py')
This is just like importing normally. You can then use the file. For example, if that file contains method(), you can call it with foo.method().
You can also try this.
import sys
sys.path.append('folder_name')
You have two options:
Add another folder to sys.path and import it by name
import sys
sys.path.append('../a')
import mod1
# you need to add `__init__.py` to `../a` folder
# and rename `1.py` to `mod1.py` or anything starts with letter
Or create distutils package and than you will be able to make relative imports like
from ..a import mod1
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Make sure you have a __init__.py file in any directory you want to import from and then you have 2 options;
e.g. Your code will now look like this:
Game/
__init__.py
a/
__init__.py
1.py
...
b/
__init__.py
2.py
- If your
Gamefolder is in your PYTHONPATH you can now dofrom Game.a import 1in2.pyor vice versa in1.py from ..a import 1which is relative import
