python: calling java program

Question

I have a tag cloud generator that I would like to call from my python program. How can I do it?

I run it in a batch file

java -jar ibm-word-cloud.jar -C configure.txt input.txt output.png

thanks for your help.

GreenMatt · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-05 23:49:07Z

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The subprocess module is now preferred over os.system(). A simple example, assuming run_prog.bat contains the command you need:

import subprocess
cmd = "run_prog.bat"
proc = subprocess.Popen(cmd)

answered Oct 5, 2011 at 23:49

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jle · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-02 20:35:56Z

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You can use the os module:

import os
os.system('mybatchfile.bat')

or use the subprocess module

answered Oct 2, 2011 at 20:35

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