Python 3: how to import a module

Question

I use Windows. Somehow I fail to import my own module.

I prepared:

import sys
sys.path.append(r'C:\Users\Michael\PycharmProjects\timer')
#import timer
print(sys.path)

An extract of what was printed:

site-packages', 'C:\\Users\\Michael\\PycharmProjects\\timer']

In C:\Users\Michael\PycharmProjects\timer I have a file named timer.py

Why is my command import timer incorrect?

in general put you custom paths at the front: `sys.path.insert(0, custom_path)`. There could be multiple modules with the same name in path. What is the traceback? — jfs, Sep 28 '12 at 13:14

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 28 '12 at 13:13

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Your import statement is commented out, in python you import by just doing import timer without the # in front as used by many compiled languages and their include statements.

answered Sep 28 '12 at 13:13

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Not even most, the C preprocessor is the only thing that I can think of that does that. – vinnydiehl Sep 28 '12 at 13:53

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 04 '12 at 19:10

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The import command is flagged as a comment. Remove the hash tag and it should be fine.

answered Oct 04 '12 at 19:10

Chimp

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Python 3: how to import a module

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