Opening a CSV file in Python, getting IOError

Question

I've done this 100 times, but for some reason this is breaking...can anyone tell what I'm doing wrong?

Screen shot of the directory - http://cl.ly/image/2K1P1J0m1X2B

Code:

csv_file = open('10_13_outbounds.csv','rU')
csv_reader = csv.reader(csv_file)
return csv_reader

Getting this error:

IOError: 2, 'No such file or directory'

Well, you're trying to open a file that does not exist! Maybe you mistyped the name, are in a different directory or someone has (re)moved it earlier? — hochl
– hochl, Commented Oct 13, 2014 at 21:35
@hochl Thats what I don't get. Bot the .csv file AND the python script are in the same directory. — dropWizard
– dropWizard, Commented Oct 13, 2014 at 21:38
Actually I suspect '10_13_outbounds.csv.csv' would work. It looks like you have extension of known types hidden (the default) in Windows Explorer (Folder Options) — Jason Sperske
– Jason Sperske, Commented Oct 13, 2014 at 21:38
It doesn't matter what directory the Python script is in, it matters what directory is the current working directory. There's no guarantee they're the same thing. — abarnert
– abarnert, Commented Oct 13, 2014 at 21:40

Jason Sperske · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-13 21:42:58Z

2

Actually, based on the screenshot: enter image description here

It appears that '10_13_outbounds.csv.csv' would work. It looks like you have extension of known types hidden (the default) in Windows Explorer (Folder Options)

edited Oct 13, 2014 at 21:42

Jason Sperske

30.5k8 gold badges77 silver badges127 bronze badges

answered Oct 13, 2014 at 21:42

dropWizard

3,55812 gold badges71 silver badges95 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Opening a CSV file in Python, getting IOError

1 Answer 1

Comments

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

1 Answer 1

Comments

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related