Hi have been working on a project and I have been trying to open a python file with python. So far I have learnt that it is not possible but I have learned that you can do it with cmd. I have got code that can open cmd but I can't seem to work out how to get cmd to open a python file, also if that is possible I would also like to close cmd when the python file is opened. This is what I have so far:
import os
os.system('cmd /k "Python"')
import os
os.system('cmd /k "python filename.py"') # just add your filename
You need to provide your filename to run the python file same as you do when you need to run a python file in cmd/terminal.
If you need to open the python file instead of run that file you can do:
import os
os.system('cmd /k "start notepad++ filename.py"') # open file with notepad++
or
os.system('cmd /k "more filename.py"') # to view file content in cmd
to open file with sublime:
os.system('cmd /k "subl.exe filename.py"') # make sure you have store sublime path in environment variable.
To open a file refer to the documentation at https://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/inputoutput.html#reading-and-writing-files
But your intention is not clear. If you want to read it and evaluate it, then you might want to reconsider your approach (but it is possible).
If you want to run code dynamically checkout exec
If you want to start a sub-process in the OS then checkout https://docs.python.org/3/library/subprocess.html
