Python shell is restarted every time when a new module is run

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I use Python 3.1 inside Windows XP and when I try to use more than one module at the same time, the Python shell restarts. What can I do?

This is my module benutzer.py:

class Benutzer(object):
    def __init__(self,benutzer):
        self.name =  benutzer
        self.email = None

    def setzeEmail(self, adresse):
        self.email = adresse

When I do "Run Module" inside IDLE, the shell says RESTART.

could you post your code? what does it mean: *try to use more than one module at the same time*. does it restart on import? — SilentGhost, Oct 17 '10 at 12:27
It does restart when I run the module in IDLE. I inserted the code in the question. — KayJay, Oct 17 '10 at 12:37
I mean, what are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to use `Benutzer` in IDLE? You could import `benutzer` if it's located on your `PYTHONPATH` — SilentGhost, Oct 17 '10 at 12:56

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 17 '10 at 14:23

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IDLE restarts Python to make sure your module gets reloaded properly, because this can sometimes be problematic. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about; it won't happen for other uses of your module.

answered Oct 17 '10 at 14:23

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score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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There is something that can be done about it. Rather than running your modules by hitting F5 or clicking run you can load them via exec(open("other_script.py").read()) as explained here: How to prevent python IDLE from restarting when running new script

edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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answered May 06 '17 at 22:21

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Python shell is restarted every time when a new module is run

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