How to execute a python file from another

Question

I have two python files.

I need to call the 2nd one from 1st.

I'm aware of os.system() commands.

But it's been mentioned as the worst way to execute a python script.

The script I need to call doesn't contain any functions or classes. but just the flow.

what is the better way to execute the script from another script.

Importing a python file is not the same as "executing" a python file which may be its own program with command line arguments, side-effects, different Python version, etc. This is not the same question. — John Hanley, Aug 26 '18 at 19:16

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 26 '18 at 17:59

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Put both files in the same directory.
Add an empty file called __init__.py in the directory.
Then in the first file just include this: from file2 import myfunction
You can then call myfunction from file2 in file1.

answered Aug 26 '18 at 17:59

Ashish Acharya

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 26 '18 at 17:59

by importing you execute everything in your other .py file that is outside a function.

if im inside template.py but want to run code inside test.py that for example only opens a gui window, all i need to do is type import test and have the map structure like this

How to execute a python file from another

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