Simply create a file in a windows directory using Python

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All I want to do is create a file (doesn't matter the extension) in a windows directory using Python.

I cannot find any reference to this specific function anywhere currently.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 10 '16 at 20:18

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You would use write() for this, using a file name that you haven't used before.

http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/file_write.htm

answered Mar 10 '16 at 20:18

Chris

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a better explanation is here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18533621/creating-a-new-text-file-with-python – Chris Mar 10 '16 at 20:20

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 10 '16 at 20:18

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open(filename, "w") might be what you're looking for. The "w" argument means write and will create that file if it doesnt already exist. If it does exist, it will overwrite the contents if written to. Python I/O Documentation

answered Mar 10 '16 at 20:18

Russley Shaw

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THIS IS IT - THANK YOU!!!!! Waiting the 10 min so I can make sure I mark this as the answer :) – Yogwhatup Mar 10 '16 at 20:20

Simply create a file in a windows directory using Python

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